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How many solutions does y=5-2x and4x+2y=10

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There are infinite answers

User Siy Williams
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Answer:

infinite solutions

Explanation:

y=5-2x

4x+2y=10

Multiply the first equation by 2

2y = 10 -4x

Add 4x to each side

4x+2y = 10

This is identical to the second equation

This means they are the same line, so there are infinite solutions along the line

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