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Solve the system of equations by inspection. Explain your reasoning

-2x + 4y = 5
-2y + 4y = 6

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Answer & step-by-step explanation:

Assuming the second equation is a typo and it's -2x+4y=6

No solutions. The quantity on the LHS is the same on both equation. You're basically required to find something that is at the same time equal to 5 and 6. Which is obviously impossible.

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