Q. How many solutions does the system have?3x+y=82x+2y=8
Write Equations: Write down the system of equations.3x+y=82x+2y=8
Elimination Method: Try to solve the system using the elimination method. To do this, we can multiply the first equation by 2 to match the coefficients of y in the second equation.(3x+y=8)×2 gives us 6x+2y=16
Subtract Equations: Now we have the system:6x+2y=162x+2y=8Subtract the second equation from the first to eliminate y.(6x+2y)−(2x+2y)=16−8This simplifies to 4x=8
Solve for x: Solve for x.4x=8x=48x=2
Substitute x for y: Substitute x back into one of the original equations to solve for y. Using the first equation: 3x+y=83(2)+y=86+y=8y=8−6y=2
Check Solution: Check the solution (x=2,y=2) in the second equation to ensure it is correct.2x+2y=82(2)+2(2)=84+4=88=8The solution satisfies the second equation as well.
Final Conclusion: Since both equations are satisfied by the solution (x=2,y=2), the system has exactly one solution.
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