SOLUTION: solve with the elimination method 3x-6y=4 3x-6y=5 The solution is an ordered pair;

Question 318042: solve with the elimination method
3x-6y=4
3x-6y=5
The solution is an ordered pair;
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given system of equations:

Multiply the both sides of the second equation by -1.

Distribute and multiply.

So we have the new system of equations:

Now add the equations together. You can do this by simply adding the two left sides and the two right sides separately like this:

Group like terms.

Combine like terms.

Simplify.

Since is NEVER true, this means that there are no solutions.

So the system is inconsistent.

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