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3x - 12y = 6
x - 4y = 2
solve by elimination

User Semural
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Answer:

  • the problem has an infinite number of solutions

Step-by-step explanation:

  • 3x - 12y = 6
  • x - 4y = 2

make the coefficient of x same by multiplying the entire following by 3

  • โ‡’ ( x - 4y = 2 ) * 3
  • โ‡’ 3x - 12y = 6 __ equation 2

  • 3x - 12y = 6 __ equation 1

solving using elimination method:

3x - 12y = 6

3x - 12y = 6

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