SOLUTION: Solve the following system by using either addition or substution. If a unique solution does not exist, state whethher the system is depent or inconsistent. 10x + 2y = 7

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: Solve the following system by using either addition or substution. If a unique solution does not exist, state whethher the system is depent or inconsistent.
10x + 2y = 7
y = -5x + 3
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Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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10x + 2y = 7
y = -5x + 3
Solve this by using substitution since we already have what y equals;
so substitute in the first equation for y: y=-5x+3
10x + 2(-5x+3) = 7
10x - 10x + 6 = 7
6 = 7
so the system is inconsistent
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