How many solutions does this linear system have? Y= -1/2x + 4 x + 2y=-8

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How many solutions does this linear system have?
Y= -1/2x + 4 x + 2y=-8

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Answer:

No solutions

Explanation:

$y=-(1)/(2)x+4 \\\\x+2y=-8$

Substitute:

$x+2(-(1)/(2)x+4)=-8\\\\x-x+8=-8\\\\8=-8$

This system has no solutions.

Hope this helps!

Solonl answered Feb 19, 2021

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