document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=212830>Question 212830</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need help with this problem. I do not know where to begin. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "what is the solution type in ordered pair if there is a solution or write no solution. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x+7y=4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=9-7y </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "x+7y=4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=9-7y<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Substitute for x and solve for \"y\":<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0-7y + 7y = 4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0 = 4<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "That contradiction occurred because we assumed <BR>\n" );
document.write( "the variables in the two equations could have<BR>\n" );
document.write( "the same value respectively.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Conclusion: the x in both equations and/or the <BR>\n" );
document.write( "y-values do not coalese on one or more points.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Therefore, no solution.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.   </SPAN>\n" );
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