Question

How many solutions does the following system of equations have?

2x - Y=3
-4x + 2y=5

Answer 1

no solutions

Explanation:

2x - y = 3 → (1)

- 4x + 2y = 5 → (2)

multiply (1) by 2 and add to (2)

4x - 2y = 6 → (3)

add (2) and (3) term by term

0 + 0 = 11

0 = 11 ← not possible

this indicates the system has no solution