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Algebra practice question

How many solutions does the system 2x − 4y = 8 and x − 2y = 4 have?

  1. A. Infinitely manyCorrect
  2. B. Exactly one
  3. C. None
  4. D. Exactly two

Answer: A. Infinitely many

Halving the first equation gives x − 2y = 4, the same as the second. The lines coincide.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Exactly one
One solution needs different slopes; these are the same line.
C. None
No solution would need parallel but distinct lines; these are identical.
D. Exactly two
Two lines can't meet exactly twice.

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