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Solve the system of equations and explain the solution: −6x 8y = 6 -12x 16y = 8

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-6x + 8y = 6 . . . (1)
-12x + 16y = 8 . . .(2)

(1) x 2 => -12x + 16y = 12 . . . (3)
(2) - (3) => 0 = -4

Therefore, the system has no solution.
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