what is the maximum number of possible solutions for the system shown below 3x^2+y^2=64 x^2+y=5

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dominusscholae · Answer

There are infinite possible solutions. Solve for this gives you a hyperbola. Since a hyperbola's domain and range go to infinity, you cannot get a finite amount of solutions.

anonymous · Answer

a. 4
b. 2
c. 1
d.3

dominusscholae · Answer

Sorry my bad. I was thinking of something else. The answer should be 4. It is best if you convert this into a hyperbola and graph the solution out and find where your hyperbola intersects 5.

dominusscholae · Answer

*correction: 2

anonymous · Answer

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=3x%5E2%2By%5E2%3D64%2C+x%5E2%2By%3D5