SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations by the method of elimination. x-4y=-7 2x-8y=-4

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Question 377029: Solve the system of equations by the method of elimination.
x-4y=-7
2x-8y=-4

Answer by Jk22(389)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-4y=-7
2x-8y=-4

there is line2 equals line1 times 2 on the left handside, but not on the right, hence has no solution : line2-2line1 = 0=1 impossible

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