We are given a system of two linear equations: $4x - 9y = 4$ $-20x + 45y = -20$ We need to determine if the system has a unique solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution. If there is a unique solution, we need to find it.

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2025/3/17

1. Problem Description

We are given a system of two linear equations:
4x9y=44x - 9y = 4
20x+45y=20-20x + 45y = -20
We need to determine if the system has a unique solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution. If there is a unique solution, we need to find it.

2. Solution Steps

We can use the method of elimination to solve the system. Let's multiply the first equation by 5:
5(4x9y)=5(4)5(4x - 9y) = 5(4)
20x45y=2020x - 45y = 20
Now, we have two equations:
20x45y=2020x - 45y = 20
20x+45y=20-20x + 45y = -20
Let's add the two equations:
(20x45y)+(20x+45y)=20+(20)(20x - 45y) + (-20x + 45y) = 20 + (-20)
0=00 = 0
Since we obtained the identity 0=00=0, this indicates that the two equations are dependent, and there are infinitely many solutions.

3. Final Answer

B. There are infinitely many solutions.

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