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1/1 \[ y=\frac{2}{5} x+\frac{1}{7} \] One of the two equations in a system of linear equations is given. The system has infinitely many solutions. If the second equation in the system is \( y=m x+b \), where \( m \) and \( b \) are constants, what is the value of \( b \) ? A. -7 B. \( -\frac{1}{7} \) C. \( \frac{1}{7} \) D. 7 A B C Gauth

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\[
y=\frac{2}{5} x+\frac{1}{7}
\]

One of the two equations in a system of linear equations is given. The system has infinitely many solutions. If the second equation in the system is \( y=m x+b \), where \( m \) and \( b \) are constants, what is the value of \( b \) ?
A. -7
B. \( -\frac{1}{7} \)
C. \( \frac{1}{7} \)
D. 7
A
B
C
Gauth

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y=(2)/(5) x+(1)/(7)

One of the two equations in a system of linear equations is given. The system has infinitely many solutions. If the second equation in the system is y=m x+b, where m and b are constants, what is the value of b ?
A. -7
B. -(1)/(7)
C. (1)/(7)
D. 7
A
B
C
Gauth

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1/1 \[ y=\frac{2}{5} x+\frac{1}{7} \] One of the two equations in a system of linear equations is given. The system has infinitely many solutions. If the second equation in the system is \( y=m x+b \), where \( m \) and \( b \) are constants, what is the value of \( b \) ? A. -7 B. \( -\frac{1}{7} \) C. \( \frac{1}{7} \) D. 7 A B C Gauth