Zero
Exactly one
Exactly two
Infinitely many
Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is correct. A solution to a system of equations must satisfy each equation in the system. It follows that if an ordered pair is a solution to the system, the point lies on the graph in the xy-plane of each equation in the system. The only point that lies on each graph of the system of two linear equations shown is their intersection point . It follows that if a new graph of three linear equations is created using the system of equations shown and the graph of , this system has either zero solutions or one solution, the point . Substituting for and for in the equation yields , or . Since this equation is not true, the point does not lie on the graph of . Therefore, is not a solution to the system of three equations. It follows that there are zero solutions to this system.
Desmos solution:
Note: The existing intersection gives x+4y=16, not -16, so the three equations have no common solution.
Enter in Desmos:
Reviewed and rewritten by CookSAT
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.