Solve the system of equations using substitution.

y = - 2x + 1

4x + 2y = - 1

A. (0, - 3)

B. (-3, 0)

C. No solution

D. Infinitely many solutions

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Iris Copeland

21 January, 17:02

Solve the system of equations using substitution.

y = - 2x + 1

4x + 2y = - 1

A. (0, - 3)

B. (-3, 0)

C. No solution

D. Infinitely many solutions

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Smirk · Answer 1

C. No solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

y = - 2x + 1

4x + 2y = - 1

Substituting y = - 2x + 1 in the second equation:

4x + 2 (-2x + 1) = - 1

4x - 4x + 2 = - 1

2 = - 1 which is absurd so there is no solution.

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Solve the system of equations using substitution.

y = - 2x + 1

4x + 2y = - 1

A. (0, - 3)

B. (-3, 0)

C. No solution

D. Infinitely many solutions