SOLUTION: Solve the given system of equations: 3x - y = 5 -9x + 3y = 15

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Question 416233: Solve the given system of equations:
3x - y = 5
-9x + 3y = 15

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x - y = 5
-9x + 3y = 15
3x-1y=5 .............1
-9x+3y=15.............2

multiply (1)by 3
Multiply (2) by 1
9x-3y=15
-9x+3y=15

Add the two equations

0x+0y=30
0=30
There is no solution to this system

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