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Ten times a number r plus one-fifth of a number s equals thirteen. Five times the number r plus one-tenth of the number s

equals eight. What are the two numbers?
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Answer: No Solution

Step-by-step explanation: When you use the elimination method on second equation by multiplying it by 2 you get two equations that add up to a different solution. Since the variable coefficients are the same on both, there will be no solution.

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