Without attempting to solve, how many solutions does this system of equations have? y=2x+1 −3y=6x+6 1. One Solution 2. No Solution 3. An infinite number of solutions 4. Cannot be determined without solving

1. One Solution

Step-by-step explanation:

y=2x+1

−3y=6x+6

Divide the second equation by -3

−3y/-3=6x/-3+6/-3

y = -2x-2

The slopes are different so we know that the lines are not parallel

The will intersect at a point

There will be one solution

- "runner b is moving at a slower rate."

- "the graphs shown are graphs of distance(km) against time(min).

the slopes of this graphs are are given by:

slope = (change in y)/(change in x)

= (change in distance)/(change in time)

this is the formula for finding the speed. so, the slope of these graphs represent the speed of the runner.

taking each division in the graph to represent 1 on both axis:

runner a ⇒ speed = (2-0)/(1-0)

= 2/1

= 2 km/min

runner b ⇒ speed = (3-0)/(3-0)

= 3/3

= 1 km/min

this shows that   runner b is moving at a slower rate."