SOLUTION: solve using any method of your choice: a. 1/2x - 1/8y= -1/4 4x-y=-2 b. x=5y 5x-25y=5

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Question 1075919: solve using any method of your choice:
a. 1/2x - 1/8y= -1/4
4x-y=-2
b. x=5y
5x-25y=5
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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a. 1/2x - 1/8y= -1/4
4x-y=-2
It's the same equation --> dependent, no unique solution.
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b. x=5y --> x - 5y = 0
5x-25y=5 --> x - 5y = 1
0 = 1 --> inconsistent, no solution.