SOLUTION: Use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations. x-4y=14 3x-12y=-15 The solution is ? Type an ordered pair

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Question 708052: Use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations.
x-4y=14
3x-12y=-15
The solution is ? Type an ordered pair
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Slopes are the same. No Solution!


If you just MUST have the substitution, then
x-4y=14
x=4y+14, and substitute into the other equation.
3(4y+14)-12y=-15
12y+42-12y=-15
12y-12y+42=-15
0+42=-15, FASLSE STATEMENT.
NO SOLUTION.