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How many solutions does this linear system have?

y = 2x-5
-8x - 4y = -20
one solution: (-2.5, 0)
O one solution: (2.5, 0)
O no solution
O infinite number of solutions

User Gabidavila
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Answer:

its B

Explanation:

took the test

User DP Park
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Answer:

B (2.5, 0)

Explanation:

2x - y = 5 (multiply all by 4)

8x- 4y = 20

-8x - 4y = - 20

eliminate the 4y

8x- 4y = 20

-8x - 4y = - 20

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16x = 40

x = 40/16 = 2.5

now we substitute x with 2.5

2x - y = 5

2(2.5) - y = 5

y = 0

User Andriy Kondzolko
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