How many solutions does this system of equations have?

3x+2y =6

-4x+5y=15     A. none   B. exactly one   C. exactly two   D. infinitely many

Respuesta :

Answer:  B. exactly one

Step-by-step explanation:

The given system of linear equations :

[tex]3x+2y=6------------(1)\\\\ -4x+5y=15----------------(2)[/tex]

When we find the ratio of the coefficients of the corresponding variable x and y term , we get

[tex]\dfrac{3}{-4}[/tex]  , [tex]\dfrac{2}{5}[/tex]

But [tex]\dfrac{3}{-4}\neq \dfrac{2}{5}[/tex]

⇒ System is representing two intersection lines .  [if ratio of the coefficients of the corresponding variable x and y term is not equal then they represent intersecting lines.]

⇒System has one unique solution.   [Intersecting lines have one solution on plane.]

Hence, the correct answer is B. exactly one

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