SOLUTION: Solve each of the following systems by substitution 4x - 12y = 5 -x + 3y = -1

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Question 76125: Solve each of the following systems by substitution
4x - 12y = 5
-x + 3y = -1
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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-X+3Y=-1
-X=-3Y-1
X=3Y+1 NOW SUBSTITUTE (3Y+1) FOR X AND SOLVE FOR Y
4(3Y+1)-12Y=5
12Y+4-12Y=5
4=5 INDICATES THERE IS NO SOLUTION FOR THESE EQUATIONS.