SOLUTION: I need to solve the equation y=3x & x=3y for both x & y. I can not come up with an answer that makes sense.

SOLUTION: I need to solve the equation y=3x & x=3y for both x & y. I can not come up with an answer that makes sense.

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Question 130680: I need to solve the equation y=3x & x=3y for both x & y. I can not come up with an answer that makes sense.
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=3x
.
3y=x
3y/3=x/3
y=x/3
.
The only possible answer is x=0, y=0
.
Ed
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