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Please help and show the work

Please help and show the work-example-1
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Answer:

(C) no solutions

Explanation:

If you multiply the first equation by 2, you get ...

2x +2y = 4

When you compare this to the second equation ...

2x +2y = 8

you realize there are no values of x and y that can satisfy both equations. There are no solutions.

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