SOLUTION: Solve the system by the substitution method. If there is no solution or an infinite number of solutions, so state. -6x - 12y = -3 2x + 4y = 0

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Question 630977: Solve the system by the substitution method. If there is no solution or an infinite number of solutions, so state.
-6x - 12y = -3
2x + 4y = 0
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

2x + 4y = 0   ⇒  4y = -2x   and 12y = -6x

-6x - 12y = -3

(12y) - 12Y = -3

      0 ≠ -3     There is NO solution for this system of EQs