Solve the system of equations by substitution. What is the solution for x?

2x + y = 1
4x + 2y = -2

x = 0

x = 2

There is no x value as there is no solution.

x can be any value as there is an infinite number of solutions.

I get 0=2, no solutions?

Question

Solve the system of equations by substitution. What is the solution for x?

2x + y = 1
4x + 2y = -2

 x = 0

 x = 2

 There is no x value as there is no solution.

 x can be any value as there is an infinite number of solutions.

I get 0=2, no solutions?

lena772 · Answer

right? @ganeshie8

ganeshie8 · Answer

Yes !
0 never equals 2
so no solutions.