solve using elimination method. 5x+6y=3 and 10x+12y=6. I have no variables that are the same and i dont get this equation

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bahrom7893 · Answer

x and y are the same.. eliminate either one:
5x + 6y = 3
10x + 12y = 6

bahrom7893 · Answer

now solve for x in the first equation:
5x = 3 - 6y
x = (3-6y)/5

radar · Answer

That is an identity.

anonymous · Answer

I thought they had to be the same variable

bahrom7893 · Answer

plug that into the 2nd equation:
10 * [ (3-6y)/5 ] + 12y = 6
2 * (3-6y) + 12y = 6

bahrom7893 · Answer

divide everything by 2:
3-6y + 6y = 3

anonymous · Answer

can i multiply the first equation by 2 and the secon by 1

bahrom7893 · Answer

3 = 3, I'm getting infinitely many solutions..

bahrom7893 · Answer

radar check my work.. im goin crazy here..

radar · Answer

It is an identity, there is no specific solution,

anonymous · Answer

yea i was getting different answers

radar · Answer

The two equations do not provide info for a specific solution, as the two equations are identical.

anonymous · Answer

so im guessing there is infiniely solutions?

anonymous · Answer

thanks soo much. i will def. be back for more help.