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Answer:

Impossible

Explanation:

Ok, so we first rearrange for convenience:

2x+4y=18

3x+6y=26

We multiply the two equations to eliminate x:

2x+4y=18 * -3

3x+6y=26 * 2

So:

-6x-12y=-54

6x+12y=52

And now we add the two equations:

0+0= -2

Try multiplying the two equations by any other number which will lead to them cancelling, (eg. -9, 6), still the equation will not work.

User Alec Rooney
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Answer

No solution

Explanation:

4y + 2x = 18

3x + 6y = 26

You need either the x's or the y's to have the same coefficients.

let's line things up first.

4y + 2x = 18 (multiply by 3)

6y + 3x = 26 (multiply by 2)

to keep numbers relatively small we will multiply the top equation by 3 and the bottom equation by 2. Multiply all terms. This will make the coefficients equal.

12y + 6x = 54

12y + 6x = 52

So, if you subtract them from each other you get :

0 = 2

When this happens the solution set is : no solution

User Yiorgos
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