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Solve the system of linear equations.
15x - 5y = -20
-3x + y = 4

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Answer:

Infinite solutions.

Explanation:

Use the elimination method:

15x - 5y = -20

-3x + y = 4 Multiply this equation by 5:

-15x + 5y = 20 Now add this to the first equation:

0 = 0

So the 2 equations are the same and there are infinite solutions.

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