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Solve the equation using substitution or elimination

Solve the equation using substitution or elimination-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

lets solve by elimination

first lets multiply the bottom equation by 2 so it can cancel out with 4

2(-2x+5y=-9)

-4x+10y=-18

now we cancel out

4x-10y=18

-4x+10y=-18

everything cancels out so there is no solution

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