Homework Help: system of equations

Posted by Nancy on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 8:49pm.

solve using any method and identify the system as consistent, inconsistent or dependent. 3x-4y=8
6x-2y=10
I want to use elimination. this is taking me forever!

system of equations - Reiny, Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 8:56pm
Why use "elimination", it is perfectly set up for substitution.

4y = 8
y = 2

sub that into the other equation, ....
6x - 2(2) = 10
6x = 14
x = 14/6 = 7/3

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