SOLUTION: solve by the elimination method 5x+6y=2 10x+12y=4

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Question 242369: solve by the elimination method
5x+6y=2
10x+12y=4

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The 2nd eqn is 2 times the first --> dependent.
That's essentially the same eqn 2 times, which graphs as a line with every point on the line satisfying the equation.
Dependent --> infinite # of solutions