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Solve for system of equations using elimination

5a+15b=-24
-2a-6b=28

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Answer:

No solution

Explanation:

5a + 15b = -24

-2a - 6b = 28

Time the second equation by 2.5

5a + 15b = -24

-5a - 15b = 70

0 = 46

This is not true. So, the answer is no solution.

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