SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations and express the answer as an ordered pair of the form (x,y) or write NO SOLUTION if applicable: x + y = 1 x + y = 3

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Question 450577: Solve the system of equations and express the answer as an ordered
pair of the form (x,y) or write NO SOLUTION if applicable:
x + y = 1
x + y = 3
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Solving the system of equations by the elimination method

 x + y = 1

 x + y = 3



  x + y = 1

 -x + -y = -3   |subtracting 2nd Eq from 1sr

     0 ≠ -2 

 There is NO SOLUTION