SOLUTION: determine the number of solutions for the given system without solving the system. 3x-5y=-1 9x-15y=-3

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Question 1000574: determine the number of solutions for the given system without solving the system.
3x-5y=-1
9x-15y=-3

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
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The slopes are 3%2F5 and 9%2F15=%283%2A3%29%2F%283%2A5%29=3%2F5 for both equations, meaning the lines are parallel, so no solutions for the two equations as a system.

Answer by MathTherapy(10549) About Me  (Show Source):
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determine the number of solutions for the given system without solving the system.
3x-5y=-1
9x-15y=-3
Infinitely many. The 2 are the same equation.