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Solve with explanation

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Answer:

No solution

Explanation:

7x + 2y = 16

-21x - 6y = 24

Take the first equation that multiply it all the way through by3. Then add it to the second equation

21x + 6y = 48

-21x -6y = 24

0x + 0y = 72

0≠72

This is a false statements so there is no solution.

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