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16 July, 23:39

Y = - A system of equations. y equals negative StartFraction one-half EndFraction x plus 4. x plus 2 y equals negative 8. x + 4

x + 2y = - 8

How many solutions does this linear system have?

one solution: (8, 0)

one solution: (0, 8)

no solution

infinite number of solutions

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  1. 17 July, 02:02
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    Y = - 1/2x + 4

    X + 2y = - 8

    Replace y in the second equation with the first one:

    X + 2 (-1/2x + 4) = -8

    Simplify:

    X - X + 8 = - 8

    Simplify:

    8 = - 8

    Subtract 8 from both sides:

    0 = - 16

    This is a false statement, so there are no solutions.
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