SOLUTION: how do I go about solving linear equations: -x-47=4 and x+4y=4. I need to state no solution, unique or infinity? I was trying to use calculator but it wouldn't let me enter a -

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Question 1089182: how do I go about solving linear equations: -x-47=4 and x+4y=4. I need to state no solution, unique or infinity? I was trying to use calculator but it wouldn't let me enter a -x value.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do I go about solving linear equations: -x-4y=4 and x+4y=4. I need to state no solution, unique or infinity?
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Add the two equations to get:
0+0 = 8
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That is a contradiction.
So the system has no solution.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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