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Solve the system of equations by substitution. What is the solution for x? (1 point)
2x + y = 1
4x + 2y = -2
O x=0
o
There is no x value, as there is no solution
O
x can be any value, as there is an infinite number of solutions.
O x=2

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Answer:

There is no X value, as there is no solution.

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User Marlou
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Answer:

There is no
x value, as there is no solution.

Explanation:

Given:

The equations are:


2x+y=1\\4x+2y=-2

Divide the 2nd equation by 2. This gives,


(4x)/(2)+(2y)/(2)=(-2)/(2)\\2x+y=-1

Now, subtract equation 1 and 2.


2x+y-2x-y=1-(-1)\\2x-2x+y-y=1+1\\0=2

We are getting 0 equal to 2 which is not possible as 0 is less than 2. So, there is no solution for this pair of equations.

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