SOLUTION: How is the following system of equations classified? 9x - 3y = 24 y = 3x - 8

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Question 130053: How is the following system of equations classified?

9x - 3y = 24
y = 3x - 8
dependent, inconsistent, independent or quadratic.
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Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiplying the 2nd equation by -3 and adding 9x, turns it into the 1st equation

the equations are essentially the same __ this means dependent

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