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2x + y = 17
-4x = 2y - 34
is it no solution

User Chris Ian
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Answer:

(0,8.5)

Explanation:

Change 2x+y=17 to 4x+2y=34

Cancel it out with -4x=2y - 34

It would be 4y=0

Transfer it to the first or second equation 2x+0=17

x=17/2 or 8.5

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