How many solutions are there to the following system of equations? −4x−2=−2y 9=3y−6x A. two B. infinitely many C. none D. one

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Billy Moat · Answer 1 · 2024-10-07T04:18:45+0000

Explanation:

Arrange the equations into y = mx+b form to compare them

-4x -2 = - 2y ======> y = 2x + 1

9 = 3y-6x ======> y = 2x+3

the lines are parallel (same slope = 2)

with different y -axis intercepts (1 and 3)

so there are no solutions the lines do not cross