Solve for x and y:

x=5-2y

6y=10-3x

Select one:

a. x=5, y=0

b. There is no solution.

c. The solution is (0, - 5).

d. There are an infinite number of solutions.

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Esmeralda Mathews

Mathematics

8 September, 11:22

Solve for x and y:

x=5-2y

6y=10-3x

Select one:

a. x=5, y=0

b. There is no solution.

c. The solution is (0, - 5).

d. There are an infinite number of solutions.

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Kathleen Cowan · Answer 1

Looking at

x=5-2y

6y=10-3x

We see that the first equation has already been solved for x. This suggests subst. 5-2y for x in the 2nd equation: 6y = 10 - 3 (5-2y), or

6y = 10 - 15 + 6y, which can never be true. This system has no solution.

Savanah · Answer 2

There are no solutions

Solve for x and y:x=5-2y6y=10-3xSelect one:a. x=5, y=0b. There is no solution.c. The solution is (0, - 5).d. There are an infinite number of solutions.

Solve for x and y:

x=5-2y

6y=10-3x

Select one:

a. x=5, y=0

b. There is no solution.

c. The solution is (0, - 5).

d. There are an infinite number of solutions.