Question

Ithout graphing, determine the number of solutions to the system of equations.

2x−10y=−2
y=x/5−1
Select the correct answer below:


no solution

one solution

infinitely many solutions

Answer 1

No solution

Explanation:

(I am going to use substitution)

2x−10y=−2

y=x/5−1

(Substitute the y into the other problem)

2x - 10 (x/5 -1) = -2

2x - 2x + 10 = -2

10 = -2

No solution

Hope this helps :)