SOLUTION: Solve using the elimination method. 7x - 6y = -88.5 -28x + 24y = -354 This method is difficult for me to understand can someone run it to me step by step please.

Algebra ->  Distributive-associative-commutative-properties -> SOLUTION: Solve using the elimination method. 7x - 6y = -88.5 -28x + 24y = -354 This method is difficult for me to understand can someone run it to me step by step please.       Log On


   

Question 629441: Solve using the elimination method.
7x - 6y = -88.5
-28x + 24y = -354
This method is difficult for me to understand can someone run it to me step by step please.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There is no solution. The lines are parallel.
multiply the first by 4
28x-24y=-4*88.5
-28+24y=-354
add them
0 = - something
not true so they are parallel.