SOLUTION: 2x + y = 1 4x + 2y = -1

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Question 847389: 2x + y = 1
4x + 2y = -1
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x + y = 1
4x + 2y = -1
use elimination.
multiply the top equation by 2 then subtract the resulting equations

4x + 2y = 2
4x + 2y = -1
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0 + 0 = 3
0=3 is a false statement so the answer is NO SOLUTION