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4x+8y=-11
X+2y=-7
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User Itchydon
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Answer:

No solutions.

Explanation:

4x+8y=-11 (1)

X+2y=-7

Mutiply the second equation by -4:

-4x - 8y = 28

Now add this equation to equation (1):

0 + 0 = 17

which is absurd

So there are no solutions

User Bharath Pabba
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