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How do i go about solving the following system of equations by elimination?

4m-3n=27 and 8m-6n=18
(This was meant to be my previous question, but i accidentally put in the one I already solved for)

User Arnauld
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divide the second equation by 2
4m-3n=18
multiply by -1
-4m+3n=-18
add to first equation
4m-4m+3n-3n=27-18
0=9
false
there is no solution
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