SOLUTION: solve the following system of equations x+5y= 8 (1) x= 5-5y (2)

Question 357165: solve the following system of equations
x+5y= 8 (1)
x= 5-5y (2)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the following system of equations
x+5y= 8
x= 5-5y
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Rearrange:
x + 5y = 8
x + 5y = 5
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Assuming those x's and y's mean the same
in both equations you subtract and get:
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0 = 3
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The assumption was wrong. There is no (x,y)
pair that satisfies both equations.
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Conclusion: No solution
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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