SOLUTION: Find the solution using the elimination method 3x-y=8 x-1/3y=2

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Question 950131: Find the solution using the elimination method
3x-y=8
x-1/3y=2

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the solution using the elimination method
3x-y=8
x-1/3y=2
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Modify::
3x - y = 8
3x - y = 6
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That is a contradiction.
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No solution
Cheers,
Stan H.

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