The system of equations are and
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Equation (1)
Equation (2)
Solve the second equation for x.
\Apply addition property of equality: Add 3y to each side.
\Rearrange the terms using commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
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(Apply additive identity property:
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Apply multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by negative 1.
\ (Product of two same signs is positive)
Substitute in
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Distribute terms using distributive property: a( b + c ) = ab + ac.
\ (Multiply:
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(Apply additive inverse property:
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(Apply additive identity property:
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Because the equation 18 = 18 is always true, there are an infinite number of solutions. \ \
The system has inifinite solutions.