Question

Without graphing, determine whether the system of linear equations has one solution, infinitely many solutions , or no solutionExplain your reasoning.

2y = 16x - 2 and y = 8x - 1

Answer 1

y=8x-1

2y=16x-2
2(8x-1)=16x-2
16x-2=16x-2
0x=0

Therefore we see that there is no solution.