SOLUTION: I am having difficulty with this problem. Solve the System. x+4y=8 3x=3-12y Here's what I came up with... x = -7/15 y = 2/3 It doesn't seem correct.

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Question 97063: I am having difficulty with this problem. Solve the System.
x+4y=8
3x=3-12y
Here's what I came up with...
x = -7/15
y = 2/3
It doesn't seem correct.

Answer by mathslover(157) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the given equations are
x+4y=8 ------ (1) and
3x=3-12y
3x + 12y =3 .....(2)
Multipying (1) with 3 on both sides we have
3x + 12y =24 .....(3)
Comparing (2) and (3) it is evident that the given system of equations are inconsistent and have NO solutions