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algebra

How many solutions does the system 2x+y=52x + y = 5 and 4x+2y=104x + 2y = 10 have?

A

Infinitely many

B

No solution

C

Exactly one

D

Two

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the correct answer. Check for coincident lines.

  1. Equation 2: Divide by 2 2x+y=5\rightarrow 2x + y = 5.
  2. Comparison: It is identical to Equation 1.
  3. Result: Same line \rightarrow Infinite solutions.

💡 Strategic Tip: If one equation is a multiple of the other, they are the same line.

Choice B is incorrect because they touch everywhere. Choice C is incorrect because they are not distinct. Choice D is incorrect because linear systems never have exactly two solutions.