Question

1. \\(2 + 2y = -x\\)\\(2y + 8 = -x\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Set the two equations equal

Since both equations equal \(-x\), we can set them equal to each other: \(2 + 2y=2y + 8\)

Step2: Subtract \(2y\) from both sides

Subtracting \(2y\) from both sides gives \(2=8\), which is a contradiction.

Answer:

No solution (the system of equations is inconsistent)