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The equations are \"\".

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\"\"      Equation (1)

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\"\"         Equation (2)

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Since the equation 1 has fractions multiply the equation by 3 to eliminate the fractions. Solve the second equation for x.

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\"\"\"\"

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Distribute terms using distributive property: \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"               (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                     (Multiply: \"\")

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Solve the equation for x.

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Apply addition property of equality: If a = b then a + b = b + a.

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\"\"      (Add 3y to each side) \ \

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\"\"               (Apply additive inverse property: \"\")

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\"\"                     (Apply additive identity property: \"\")\"\"

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Substitute \"\" in equation (2).

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\"\"

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\"\"                         (Apply additive inverse property: \"\")

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\"\"                               (Apply additive identity property: \"\")

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The statement \"\" is true. So, there are infinitely many solutions.\"\"

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There are infinitely many solutions.