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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Mathematics

Charity Frazier

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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Answers (1)

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Nyla Duffy · Answer 1

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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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