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OpenStudy (anonymous):

will medal to who ever answers Line A: 2x + 2y = 8 Line B: x + y = 3 Which statement is true about the solution to the set of equations? It is (1, 2). There are infinitely many solutions. It is (2, 2). There is no solution.

OpenStudy (welshfella):

multiply the second equation by 2 what do you get?

OpenStudy (welshfella):

multiply each term in that equation by 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x+y=6

OpenStudy (welshfella):

Bo you have multiplied the 3 by 2 but not the x and y

OpenStudy (welshfella):

NO You have multiplied the 3 by 2 but not the x and y

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk how too :( im not that smart :(

OpenStudy (welshfella):

2 times x = 2x 2 times y = 2y

OpenStudy (welshfella):

so line B becomes 2x + 2y = 6

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