Homework Help: Algebra 1a

Posted by Nikki on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 7:00pm.

Solve the following system of equations.
x+3y=6
x=8-3y
What is the solution of the system?
Type the ordered pair or indicate if there is no solution.

Thank you very much

Algebra 1a - lynnette, Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 7:18pm
x+3y=6
x=8-3y

Use substitution to solve.
(8-3y) + 3y = 6
simplified comes to 8=6 impossible, so no solutions.
Algebra 1a - drwls, Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 10:22pm
Lynette is correct.
x + 3y cannot be both 6 and 8.

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