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Y - 4x = 5
8x - 2y = 16
Solve using system of equations

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Answer:

No solution

Explanation:

Let's solve this system using elimination through addition/subtraction. Multiply the second equation by (1/2), which results in the system

y - 4x = 5

4x - y = 8

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0x + 0y = 13. This is NEVER true. This system of equation has NO SOLUTION.

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