Homework Help: algebra ll

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 11:52pm.

describe the system 6x minus 2y equals 10 and 9x minus 3y equals 8 as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent , or inconsistent. explain. i put consistent and dependent .

algebra ll - drwls, Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 12:21am
If 6x - 2y = 10, then (if you multiply both sides by 3/2) you can show that 9x - 3y must equal 15. That is inconsistent with your second equation.

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