In the system of equations, b is a constant. If the system has infinitely many solutions, what is the value of b?

The value of b is 9.5

Step-by-step explanation:

If a system of equations has infinitely  many solutions, that means the two equations are equal

If the system of equations ax + by = c, dx + ey = f, then

Let us use this fact to solve the question

∵ 3x - y = 19 ⇒ (1)

∵ 1.5x - 0.5 y = b ⇒ (2)

∵ This system of equations has infinitely many solutions

∴ The coefficients of x must be equal

∴ The coefficients of y must be equal

∴ The numerical terms must be equal

→ Multiply equation (2) by 2 to make the coefficients of x and y on it

  equal the coefficients of x and y in equation (1)

∵ 2(1.5x) - 2(0.5y) = 2(b)

∴ 3x - y = 2b ⇒ (3)

→ By comparing equations (1) and (3), 19 must equal 2b

∵ 2b = 19

→ Divide both sides by 2

∴ b = 9.5

∴ The value of b is 9.5

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