SOLUTION: I need to solve the following system of equations x+6y=9 (1) x=7-6y (2) What is the solution to the system? Thank you

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Question 404508: I need to solve the following system of equations
x+6y=9 (1)
x=7-6y (2)
What is the solution to the system?


Thank you
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+6y=9 (1)
x=7-6y (2)
add 6y to both sides
x+6y=7... (2)
compare (1) & (2)
we get 9=7
...
There is no solution to this system