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Katie A
if I solve this by substitution
8x+7y=-13
x=29-7y
I end up with -3.8
But I think there is no solution
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Answered by
Reiny
sub the 2nd into the 1st
8(29-7y) + 7y = -13
232 - 56y + 7y = -13
-49y = -245
y = 245/49 = 5
then x = 29 - 7(5) = -6
Answered by
Steve
You should have questioned your "no solution" answer, since the lines have different slopes. The have to intersect <b>somewhere</b>.
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