how many solutions does the system of equations have
2x = -10y + 6 and x + 5y = 3
Can someone show me how to figure this out?

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how many solutions does the system of equations have 
 2x = -10y + 6 and x + 5y = 3 
Can someone show me how to figure this out?

anonymous · Answer

-4x=-10y

zenmo · Answer

one second

anonymous · Answer

alright 
so wouldn't it be 2x + 1.6=y? or would it stay a negative sign?

zenmo · Answer

Do you have the solution with you? Could you message me it, I need to check if I'm doing it correct

anonymous · Answer

i already know the solution i just want to know how to get to the solution (which is infinite )

zenmo · Answer

okay

zenmo · Answer

Ok, for the problem, when finding solutions for a system of equations. You want each equation to be in standard form like 2x + 8y = 2

zenmo · Answer

One of your equations are already in standard form " x + 5y = 3"

zenmo · Answer

Now, we need 2x = - 10y + 6 to be in standard form, so we need to add +10y to both sides. Now, you get 2x + 10 y = 6

zenmo · Answer

Are you familiar with elimination?

anonymous · Answer

no i'm not but i'm trying to learn it

zenmo · Answer

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