SOLUTION: x+8y=2 (1) x=8-8y (2) Solve the following system of equations.

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Question 256806: x+8y=2 (1)
x=8-8y (2)
Solve the following system of equations.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Substitute eq. 2 in eq. 1 and solve for y,
x%2B8y=2
8-8y%2B8y=2
8=2
Inconsistent result, no solution.
These are parallel lines and never meet, hence no solution.