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3x – 4y = 2; 6x – 8y = 1 .

How many solutions PLEASE

User Rlegendi
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Answer:

No solution

Explanation:

3x - 4y = 2

6x - 8y =1

Multiply the first equation by -2 so you can eliminate the x's.

-2(3x-4y =2)

6x - 8y = 1

-6x + 8y = 2

6x - 8y = 1

Add the equations so they cancel.

0 + 0 = 3

0
\\eq 3, therefore there are no solutions.

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