- Solving pairs of equationsChoice E
It is given that
$$ y=2x+6 \tag{1} $$
$$ 6x+12=3y \tag{2} $$
Step 1: Plug (1) into (2)
$$ 6x+12=3y =3(2x+6)\tag{3} $$
Step 2: Simplify (3)
$$ 6x+12=6x+18 $$
$$ => 12=8 $$
Step 3: Notice that we have come to an impossible conclusion, so there’s no solution of x and y that will make 12 equal to 8.
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