SOLUTION: y=1/4x+6 x-4y=-24 I think I have to solve by either elimination or substitution

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Question 686847: y=1/4x+6
x-4y=-24
I think I have to solve by either elimination or substitution
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-4y=-24+

x-4%28%281%2F4%29x%2B6%29=-24+ Plug in y+=+%281%2F4%29x%2B6

x-x-24=-24+ Distribute

0x-24=-24+

0-24=-24+

-24=-24+

Since this last equation is ALWAYS TRUE, this means that there are an infinite number of solutions.