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Y = 4x + 1 y = 4x + 3 How many solutions does the given system of (May 2023 U.S.)
Y = 4x + 1
y = 4x + 3
How many solutions does the given system of equations have?
A. Zero
B. Exactly one
C. Exactly two
D. Infinitely many
Solution
Correct answer: A. Zero.
To solve this system of linear equations, we need to find the values of x and y that satisfy both equations simultaneously.
The given system of equations is:
y = 4x + 1
y = 4x + 3
To find the solution(s), we can equate the right-hand sides of the two equations:
4x + 1 = 4x + 3
Subtracting 4x from both sides:
1 = 3
This is a contradiction, as 1 is not equal to 3.
Therefore, the given system of equations has no solution, and the correct answer is:
A. Zero
Exam Edition: May 2023 U.S.
Exam Year: 2023
Related topics: Linear Equations