How many solutions does the system have? 12x - 15y = 18

4x - 5y = 6

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To determine how many solutions the system of equations has, we can analyze the two equations given:

  1. \( 12x - 15y = 18 \)
  2. \( 4x - 5y = 6 \)

A common method is to simplify the equations and compare their forms.

First, observe the first equation: \[ 12x - 15y = 18 \] We can simplify this by dividing all terms by 3: \[ 4x - 5y = 6 \]

Now we see that the first equation, after simplification, actually becomes identical to the second equation: \[ 4x - 5y = 6 \]

Since both equations are the same, they represent the same line in a two-dimensional space. Therefore, there are infinitely many solutions, as any point on this line is a solution to the system.

In conclusion, the system has infinitely many solutions.