SOLUTION: Use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations. 6a=5-b 6a=6-b

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Question 1039580: Use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations.
6a=5-b
6a=6-b
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Use the method of substitution to solve the system of linear equations.
6a=5-b
6a=6-b
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Sub for 6a
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5-b = 6-b
5 = 6
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Inconsistent --> No solution.
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If you plot these on an a-b grid, you get 2 parallel lines.
No intersection --> no solution.