SOLUTION: Solve each system by the addition method. Determine whether the equations are independent, dependent, or inconsistent 3x � 2.5y = 7.125 2.5x � 3y = 7.3125

Question 317542: Solve each system by the addition method. Determine whether
the equations are independent, dependent, or inconsistent
3x � 2.5y = 7.125
2.5x � 3y = 7.3125

Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Multipy both equations by 16 first.
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Multiply eq. 1 by (5) and eq. 2 by (-6) and add them,

Then use either equation to solve for x,

This system has one solution. It's indepedent.
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