(Q10).Solve each of the following pairs of equations by the elimination method.

2x + 3y = 8

4x + 6y = 7

Given: 2x + 3y = 8 ……. (1)

4x + 6y = 7 …….. (2)

Equation (1) × x + y =
Equation (2) x + y =
(-) (-) (-)

+ =

The lines are .

∴ The pair of has no solution.