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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Did I do this Algebra problem correctly? Without graphing, classify the system and determine the number of solutions. 5x-3y=-15 15x-9y=-90 I believe the answer's Consistent, infinitely many solutions.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is this correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Multiply the to equation by -3 and pick a term to cancel out

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Turn both equations into slope intercept form. You'll see something interesting that may want you to change your answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So. It's consistent with one solution, correct?

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

-15x + 9y = 45 add this to second equation: 0 = -45 - what can we conclude from this?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wow, im silly! Inconsistent, no solutions.

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Bingo

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you all, very much!

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

yw

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