The linear equation 2x – 5y = x – 2 has

No solution

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One solution

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Two solutions

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Infinitely many solutions

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The correct option is D
Infinitely many solutions

The linear equation 2x – 5y = x – 2 can be rewritten as x – 5y = – 2 which can be satisfied by infinitely many combinations of values of x and y. Therefore, this equation has Infinitely many solutions.

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