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1. SYSTEMS OF
EQUATIONS
Saydee Bennett

2. System of Linear Equations
4x - y = 8
-8x + 2y = -5

3. Multiply All Terms in the
First Equation by 2
8x - 2y = 16
-8x + 2y = -5

4. Add the Two Equations
0x + 0y = 11 or 0 = 11

5. Conclusion: Because there
are no values of x and y for
which 0x + 0y = 11, the
given system of equations
has no solutions. This
system is inconsistent.