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Solve the following system of equations algebraically. Verify your solution either graphically or by using matrices. 8x-2y=5, -12x+3y=7
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Solve the following system of equations algebraically. Verify your solution either graphically or by using matrices.

8x-2y=5, -12x+3y=7

User Ramin Ashrafimanesh
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8x - 2y = 5 multiply by 3
-12x + 3y = 7 multiply by 2 giving:-

24x - 6y = 15
-24x + 6y = 14

adding these 2 equations:-

0 = 29

This is nonsense So there are no solutions to this system of equatios

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