Question

How many solutions does the system have? y = -2x-4 \\\\ y = 3x+3

Answer 1

Answer:

The system has one solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

We have two equations:

y = -2x - 4

y = 3x + 3

Equalling them:

y = y

-2x - 4 = 3x + 3

5x = -7

$x = -\frac{7}{5}$

And

$y = 3x + 3 = 3(-\frac{7}{5}) + 3 = \frac{-21}{5} + 3 = \frac{-21}{5} + \frac{15}{5} = -\frac{6}{5}$

Replacing in the other equation we should get the same result.

$y = -2x - 4 = -2(-\frac{7}{5}) - 4 = \frac{14}[5} - 4 = \frac{14}{4} - \frac{20}{5} = -\frac{6}{5}$

So the system has one solution.