SOLUTION: Solve using the elimination method. Show your work. If the system has no solution or an infinite number of solutions, state this. -x – 8y = 43 4x + 32y = 172

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Question 394163: Solve using the elimination method. Show your work. If the system has no solution or an infinite number of solutions, state this.
-x – 8y = 43
4x + 32y = 172
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

Solve using the elimination method

-x – 8y = 43      |multiplying 1st equation by 4 to eliminate x by adding equations

4x + 32y = 172



-4x – 32y = 172

4x + 32y  = 172

        0 ≠ 344  there is NO solution, these lines are parallel 

 

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