SOLUTION: Save by the elimination method 5x - 15y = 1 5x - 15y = 2

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Question 424367: Save by the elimination method
5x - 15y = 1
5x - 15y = 2
Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hello,
First multiply the equation by -1 to get:
-5x + 15y = -1
5x - 15y = 2
Now add these and get:
0=1
Obviously this doesn't make sense so there are no solutions.
Got it?
RJ
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