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Solve:
3x+y=15
y=-3x+8

Solve: 3x+y=15 y=-3x+8-example-1
User Kratz
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Answer:

No Solution.

Given Equations:

  • 3x + y = 15 ....[Equation 1]
  • y = -3x + 8 ....[Equation 2]

Substitute Equation 2 into 1

  • 3x + (-3x + 8) = 15
  • 3x - 3x + 8 = 15
  • 8 = 15

No solution, as L.H.S ≠ R.H.S

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