SOLUTION: Determine whether equation is independent, dependent, or inconsistent. x - y = 3 -6 + 6y = 17

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Question 320836: Determine whether equation is independent, dependent, or inconsistent.
x - y = 3
-6 + 6y = 17

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x - y = 3
-6 + 6y = 17 --> 6y = 23
y = 23/6
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x - (23/6) = 3
x = 3 + (26/3)
x = 35/3

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