Question

Solve:
3x+y=15
y=-3x+8

Answer 1

No Solution.

Given Equations:

• 3x + y = 15 ....[Equation 1]

• y = -3x + 8 ....[Equation 2]

Substitute Equation 2 into 1

• 3x + (-3x + 8) = 15

• 3x - 3x + 8 = 15

• 8 = 15

No solution, as L.H.S ≠ R.H.S