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Solve x + 2y = 13
4x + 8y = −9

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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

User Ferrarezi
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This system of equations is inconsistent. It describes two parallel lines, so has no solution.

If you mulitply the first equation by 4, you get

... 4x + 8y = 52

There are no values of x and y that will make 4x+8y sum to both -9 and 52.

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