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4=2x+y
-6x-3y=-12
Elimination

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Answer:

infinitely many solutions

Explanation:

4=2x+y

-6x-3y=-12

First, line up the variables in the right place

4=2x+y

-12=-6x-3y

Choose the variable you want to eliminate, I will do x

Multiply everything in the first equation by 3

3(4)=(2x+y)3

-12=-6x-3y

Simplify

12=6x+3y

-12=-6x-3y

If we combined everything, it would all cancel

This means there are infinitely many solutions

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