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algebra

Which system has infinitely many solutions?

I. {y=6x+2y=6x5\begin{cases} y = 6x + 2 \\ y = 6x - 5 \end{cases}

II. {y=6x+23y=18x+6\begin{cases} y = 6x + 2 \\ 3y = 18x + 6 \end{cases}

III. {y=6x+2y=6x+2\begin{cases} y = 6x + 2 \\ y = -6x + 2 \end{cases}

A

I only

B

II only

C

III only

D

I and II only

Correct Answer: B

Choice B is the correct answer. Let's analyze each system:

System I: y=6x+2y = 6x + 2 and y=6x5y = 6x - 5

  • Same slope (6), different intercepts (2 and -5)
  • Parallel lines → No solution

System II: y=6x+2y = 6x + 2 and 3y=18x+63y = 18x + 6

  • Divide second by 3: y=6x+2y = 6x + 2
  • Same lineInfinitely many solutions

System III: y=6x+2y = 6x + 2 and y=6x+2y = -6x + 2

  • Different slopes (6 and -6)
  • Intersecting lines → One solution

Conclusion: Only System II has infinitely many solutions.

💡 Strategic Tip: For infinitely many solutions, equations must represent the exact same line (same slope, same intercept).

Choice A is incorrect because System I has no solution (parallel lines).

Choice C is incorrect because System III has one solution (different slopes).

Choice D is incorrect because System I has no solution.