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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Based on the graph of the following system of equations, determine the number of solutions. 4x - 3y = 8 9y = 12x - 24

OpenStudy (rulnick):

Both have slope 4/3 (can put into slope-int form to see this). So ...

OpenStudy (rulnick):

in this case, one equation is just triple the other (multiply both sides of the first equation by 3, it produces the second one) ...

OpenStudy (rulnick):

So there are infinitely many solutions.

OpenStudy (rulnick):

Graphed, the two lines are really copies of the same line. They share all the same points, infinitely many points.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanksss :)))

OpenStudy (rulnick):

welcome

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