For x − y = 1 and 2x − 2y = 2, how many solutions?
Ainfinite
Bno soln
Conly 2
Donly 1
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. infinite
The second equation is just twice the first.
The lines are coincident, so infinitely many solutions.
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