The mistake is in step 3:
I: −2m =−12 − 2n
II: 2m = 8 + 8n
the student set both right sides of the equations equal (−12 − 2n = 8 + 8n), but the left sides aren't equal: first equation has -2m, second has +2m so the signs of one of the equations must be inverted first
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Notice they both have the same slope of 3x so they are parallel, but different y intercepts. This means the lines never intersect and thus there are no solutions to the system of equations.