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Linear equation system below

a)
x+y=1
x+y=5
is it impossible to solve?

b)
x=4y+1
y=2x+1

how do i found the answers: x = -5/7 and y = -3/7
 Oct 23, 2013
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a) not possible
b)
x=4y+1
y=2x+1
as x=4y+1,so 4y=x-1 or y=(x-1)/4
but y=2x+!, so 2x+1= (x-1)/4
or 8x+4=x-1
or 8x-x= -1-4 = -5
or 7x = -5
or x = -5/7 and y =2x+1 = (2x -5/7) +1 =-10/7+1 =-3/7
so, x = -5/7 and y = -3/7
 Oct 23, 2013

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