Hi there!
The way that an infinite number of solutions is achieved is when the two equations, when solved together, get an answer which is just a number equal to the same number. To do this, first substitute 6x-b in for y in the second equation.



Now, we see that b needs to be equal to -3 when multiplied by -1/2. When both sides are divided by -1/2, b becomes equal to 6. Thus, b must be 6.
Check work:




Thus, as they are equal to each other, the answer is correct. b = 6.
Hope this helps!
Answer:
Population (p) = 4,000 hundred metric tons
Size of the yield (f(p)) = 8,000 hundred metric tons
Step-by-step explanation:
The population of sardines 'p', for which the derivate of the function f(p) is zero, is the population that gives the maximum sustainable yield:

The size of the maximum sustainable yield is:

Population = 4,000 hundred metric tons
Size of the yield = 8,000 hundred metric tons