SOLUTION: simultaneous equations 2x-4y=8 x-2y=4

Question 170369: simultaneous equations
2x-4y=8
x-2y=4
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-4y=8
x-2y=4 multiply this equation by -2 & add
-2x+4y=-8
2x-4y=8
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0x+0y=0 no unique solution for x or y.
These are 2 identical equations or parallel lines if graphed.
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