SOLUTION: I have spent hours trying to solve this equation please help. 1=7y-4x 8x-4-14y=0 x has to be the same number in both equations, same with Y.

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Question 720589: I have spent hours trying to solve this equation please help.
1=7y-4x
8x-4-14y=0

x has to be the same number in both equations, same with Y.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1=7y-4x
4x%2B1=7y
highlight%284x-7y=-1%29

8x-4-14y=0
8x-14y=4
highlight%284x-7y=2%29

The reason that you have trouble is these two equations represent parallel lines in a plane. They will not intersect.