SOLUTION: Solve the following systems of equations by Graphing: 3x-y=8 x-1/3y=2 please show steps THanks!

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Question 948034: Solve the following systems of equations by Graphing:
3x-y=8
x-1/3y=2
please show steps
THanks!

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Find the intercepts.
When ,,
When ,,
Plot the points and the line through them,

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Similarly,

When ,,
When ,
Plot the points and the line through them,

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Since the lines are parallel, they never intersect so there is no solution.

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