SOLUTION: 2x-5=y 3y-6x=20 I used the substitution method and got 3(2x-5)-6x=20 6x-15-6x=20 -15=20 no solution Cany someone tell me if this is correct? Thanks

Question 50493: 2x-5=y
3y-6x=20
I used the substitution method and got
3(2x-5)-6x=20
6x-15-6x=20
-15=20
no solution
Cany someone tell me if this is correct? Thanks
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are correct!! The answer is "no solution". These two lines do not have any points in common. If you re-write the second equation into the y=mx+b format, you will see that they have the same slope and therefore, the lines do not cross.
Good job!!
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