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Solve the system of equations by substitution.

y= -x-2
3x+3y=6

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It would be no solution
User Wilf
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Substitute -x-2 for y in 3x+3y=6
3x+3y=6
3x+3(-x-2)=6
-6=6 (Simplify both sides of the equation)
-6+6=6+6 ( add six to both sides)
0=12

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