SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations using the addition (elimination) method. If the answer is a unique solution, present it as an ordered pair: (x, y). If not, specify whether the answe

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Question 153946: Solve the system of equations using the addition (elimination) method.
If the answer is a unique solution, present it as an ordered pair: (x, y). If not, specify whether the answer is “no solution” or “infinitely many solutions.”
5x – 4y = 1
-10x + 8y = -3

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Multiply eq. 1 by 2 and add to eq. 2,



The system is inconsistent, there is no solution.
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Graphically, you see the lines are parallel, hence never meet, no solution.

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