SOLUTION: Solve the following system of equations. 3x-4y=9 -3x+4y=12 (x,y)=?

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Question 316824: Solve the following system of equations.
3x-4y=9
-3x+4y=12
(x,y)=?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add the two equations together.
1.3x-4y=9
2.-3x%2B4y=12+
3x-4y-3x%2B4y=9%2B12
0=21
This is an inconsistent system.
The lines are parallel and never meet.
There is no solution.