Question

How many solutions does the system of equations below have?

y = –7x − 3
y
=
–7
x
+
7
3

Answer 1

Answer: y−7x=−14;7y−49x=−2Steps:I will try to solve your system of equations.−7x+y=−14;−49x+7y=−2Step: Solve−7x+y=−14for y:−7x+y+7x=−14+7x(Add 7x to both sides)y=7x−14Step: Substitute7x−14foryin−49x+7y=−2:−49x+7y=−2−49x+7(7x−14)=−2−98=−2(Simplify both sides of the equation)−98+98=−2+98(Add 98 to both sides)0=96 Answer: No solutions.

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