Question

How many solutions does this linear system have?
Y= -1/2x + 4 x + 2y=-8

Answer 1

No solutions

Explanation:

`y=-(1)/(2)x+4 \\\\x+2y=-8`

Substitute:

`x+2(-(1)/(2)x+4)=-8\\\\x-x+8=-8\\\\8=-8`

This system has no solutions.

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