To determine if the linear system made up of the equations \(3x + 2y = 12\) and \(y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 6\) has an infinite number of solutions, we need to check if the two equations represent the same line.
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Convert the first equation to slope-intercept form (y = mx + b): \[ 3x + 2y = 12 \] Subtract \(3x\) from both sides: \[ 2y = -3x + 12 \] Now, divide every term by \(2\): \[ y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 6 \]
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Compare with the second equation: The second equation is already in slope-intercept form: \[ y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 6 \]
Since both equations are the same (\(y = -\frac{3}{2}x + 6\)), they represent the same line.
Therefore, the graph that shows these lines overlapping perfectly indicates that the system has an infinite number of solutions. Look for a graph where both lines are on top of each other or coincide exactly.