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Use the Elimination method and solve 4x+6y=3 and -10x-15y=-4

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Answer:

No Solutions

Explanation:

Multiply the first equation by 5,and multiply the second equation by 2 to get a least common multiple for the x's.

5(4x+6y=3)

2(−10x−15y=−4)

It becomes:

20x+30y=15

−20x−30y=−8

Add these equations to eliminate y:

0=7

Answer:

No solutions.

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