SOLUTION: Solve each of the following systems by substitution 4x - 12y = 5 -x + 3y = -1

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Question 76125: Solve each of the following systems by substitution
4x - 12y = 5
-x + 3y = -1

Answer by checkley75(3666)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-X+3Y=-1
-X=-3Y-1
X=3Y+1 NOW SUBSTITUTE (3Y+1) FOR X AND SOLVE FOR Y
4(3Y+1)-12Y=5
12Y+4-12Y=5
4=5 INDICATES THERE IS NO SOLUTION FOR THESE EQUATIONS.

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