Question

What type of solution represents the system x + y = 8 2x + 2y = 16

Answer 1

Subtract y from both sides of the equation.

x=8−y

2x+2y=16

Replace all occurrences of x with 8−y in each equation.

16=16

x=8−y

Remove any equations from the system that are always true.

x=8−y

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