SOLUTION: How many solutions does the following system of equations have? Justify your answer.
-2x + 4y = 1
3x - 6y = 9
Its been a few years since I've had to do this. Can you expl
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-2x + 4y = 1
3x - 6y = 9
Its been a few years since I've had to do this. Can you expl
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Question 984423: How many solutions does the following system of equations have? Justify your answer.
-2x + 4y = 1
3x - 6y = 9
Its been a few years since I've had to do this. Can you explain the process for me please? Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
Put both equations into slope intercept form, which is to say solve them for y in terms of everything else, thus:
When you simplify and reduce the fractional coefficients on x, you will notice that they are identical. Then since the y-intercepts are different, you have zero solutions. Graphically, they are two separate parallel lines.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
