SOLUTION: 25x+5y=38 -5x=y+10 solve by substitution method

Question 335077: 25x+5y=38
-5x=y+10
solve by substitution method
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
25x+5y=38
-5x=y+10
solve by substitution method
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y = -5x-10
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Substitute for "y" and solve for "x":
25x + 5(-5x-10) = 38
25x -25x - 50 = 38
-50 = 38
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That is a contradiction
The equation is inconsistent.
There are no solutions.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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