SOLUTION: solve the linear equation by using the most convenient method between substitution and elimination. 3x+4y=2 0.6x+0.8y=1.6

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Question 134455: solve the linear equation by using the most convenient method between substitution and elimination.
3x+4y=2
0.6x+0.8y=1.6

Answer by vleith(2983)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use elimination.


Multiply to second equation by 5

Subtracting the second from the first yields 0 = -7. This is never true, so the equations can;t be solved.

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