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Y = -4x + 3
8x + 2y = 8
Solve by using elimination.

User Ken Labso
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Answer:

The equations are not compatible

Explanation:

y = -4x + 3

8x + 2y = 8

substitute for y:

8x + 2(-4x + 3) = 8

simplify:

8x - 8x + 6 = 8

6 ≠ 8

User Oleg Afanasyev
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