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How many solutions?

y−2=x

−x=2−y

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Answer:

infinite

Explanation:

the first equation (y-2=x) becomes y=x+2 when you add 2 to both sides

the second equation (-x=2-y) also becomes y=x+2 when you add y and x to both sides

  • -x = 2-y
  • y-x=2
  • y=x+2

since both equations are the same the number of solutions is infinite

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