Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing - Exercise Set - Page 291: 29

Answer

The system has an infinite number of solutions. Solution set = $\{(x,y)\ |\ x-2y=4\}$

Work Step by Step

Graph each line (plot two points per line, such as the interceptcs) $x-2y=4:\quad \left[\begin{array}{lll} x=0 & ... & y=0\\ -2y=4 & & x-0=4\\ y=-2 & & x=4\\ (0,-2) & & (4,0) \end{array}\right]$ $2x-4y=8:\quad \left[\begin{array}{lll} x=0 & ... & y=0\\ -4y=8 & & 2x-0=8\\ y=-2 & & x=4\\ (0,-2) & & (4,0) \end{array}\right]$ The lines coincide. The system has an infinite number of solutions. $\{(x,y)\ |\ x-2y=4\}$
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