In the elimination method, If there is nothing to eliminate wouldn't it be no solution?
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In the elimination method, If there is nothing to eliminate wouldn't it be no solution?
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directrix · Answer

What is the problem you are working?

anonymous · Answer

4y+2x=18
3x+6y=26

directrix · Answer

I don't see how you eliminated both variables here.

anonymous · Answer

I didn't do anything...that's what the problem is

directrix · Answer

Why did you post this: >>If there is nothing to eliminate

anonymous · Answer

That's what I was aking you

texaschic101 · Answer

you have to make something to eliminate. You have to multiply 1 or both equations by a certain number to eliminate.

anonymous · Answer

How would I do that? 
@texaschic101

anonymous · Answer

Not to sound ignorant or anything but when it come to algebra I really suck

texaschic101 · Answer

the x's and y's eliminate....I believe that this has no solution

directrix · Answer

Question: Are you supposed to do algebra to show the solution. Are you permitted to graph to get an answer? Tell me more.  @dontre

anonymous · Answer

I am suppose to show my work but no graphing @Directrix