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algebra

Determine the number of solutions: {5xy=1010x2y=15\begin{cases} 5x - y = 10 \\ 10x - 2y = 15 \end{cases}

A

Exactly one solution

B

Infinitely many solutions

C

No solution

D

Two solutions

Correct Answer: C

Choice C is the correct answer. Let's check if the second equation is a multiple of the first.

Step 1: Multiply the first equation by 2: 2(5xy)=2(10)2(5x - y) = 2(10)10x2y=2010x - 2y = 20

Step 2: Compare with the second equation:

  • Our result: 10x2y=2010x - 2y = 20
  • Given second equation: 10x2y=1510x - 2y = 15

The left sides are identical, but the right sides are different (20 eq1520 \ eq 15). This means the lines are parallel but never intersect.

Conclusion: No solution

💡 Strategic Tip: When left sides match but right sides don't, the lines are parallel with no intersection.

Choice A is incorrect because exactly one solution requires different slopes.

Choice B is incorrect because infinitely many solutions requires both sides to match completely.

Choice D is incorrect because two linear equations cannot have exactly two solutions.