SOLUTION: Solve the following system of equations: x+4y=5(1) x=9-4y(2)

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Question 392178: Solve the following system of equations:
x+4y=5(1)
x=9-4y(2)

Answer by spikendb(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+4y = 5 x = 9-4y
x = 5-4y
9-4y = 5-4y
Because -4y and 4y cancel, it leaves you with 5 = 9, which is not possible.