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Solve each system by substitution 2x + 6y = 3 x + 3y = 5

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To solve the given system of equations by substitution, we'll solve one equation for one variable and substitute it into the other equation. Let's solve the second equation for x:

x + 3y = 5

Solving for x, we get:

x = 5 - 3y

Now, substitute this value of x into the first equation:

2x + 6y = 3

2(5 - 3y) + 6y = 3

10 - 6y + 6y = 3

10 = 3

As we can see, we have reached an inconsistency where 10 is not equal to 3. Therefore, this system of equations does not have a solution.

The inconsistent result suggests that the two equations represent parallel lines that do not intersect. Thus, there is no solution that simultaneously satisfies both equations.

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