SOLUTION: If possible, solve each system of equations. Use any method. If there is not a unique solution to a system, state a reason. 2x-8y=5 -6x+24y=15

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Question 773914: If possible, solve each system of equations. Use any method. If there is not a unique solution to a system, state a reason.
2x-8y=5
-6x+24y=15
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-8y=5
Let a1,b1,c1 be the coefficients of x and y and c1 be the constant

-6x+24y=15
Let a2,b2,c2 be the coefficients of x and y and c2 be the constant
2/-6 = -8/24 not equal to 5/15
If a1/a2 = b1/b2 and not equal to c1/c2 then the lines are parallel.
There is no solution and the equation cannot be solved