SOLUTION: Use the substitution method to solve the following system of linear equations: x + y = 6 x = –y + 2

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Question 829462: Use the substitution method to solve the following system of linear equations:
x + y = 6
x = –y + 2

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + y = 6
x = –y + 2
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
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-y+2 + y = 6
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2 = 6
That is a contradiction:
Solution: There is no (x,y) solution for the system.
Why?:: The lines are parallel.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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