Determine if the following system of equations has no solutions, infinitely many solutions or exactly one solution.x+y−2x−2yamp;=−7amp;=14Infinitely Many SolutionsNo SolutionsOne Solution
Q. Determine if the following system of equations has no solutions, infinitely many solutions or exactly one solution.x+y−2x−2y=−7=14Infinitely Many SolutionsNo SolutionsOne Solution
Analyze System of Equations: Analyze the given system of equations.The system of equations is:x+y=−7−2x−2y=14We will first look for any obvious inconsistencies or proportionalities between the two equations.
Observe Proportional Relationship: Observe that the second equation is −2 times the first equation.If we multiply the first equation by −2, we get:−2(x+y)=−2(−7)−2x−2y=14This is exactly the same as the second equation given in the system.
Identify Dependent Equations: Since the second equation is a multiple of the first, the two equations are not independent; they represent the same line.Therefore, every solution to the first equation is also a solution to the second equation.
Conclude Infinite Solutions: Conclude that the system of equations has infinitely many solutions because both equations represent the same line in the coordinate plane.
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