SOLUTION: I can't solve this. I have to use the elimination method. 5x + 6y= 5 10x + 12y= 10 The answer must be an ordered pair.

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Question 456671: I can't solve this. I have to use the elimination method.
5x + 6y= 5
10x + 12y= 10
The answer must be an ordered pair.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're right, you can't solve this because they are the same equation.
Multiply the 1st equation by 2, it's the same as the 2nd equation, no unique solutions