SOLUTION: Solve the following system of linear equations. If possible, express your answer as an ordered pair (x,y). Also, tell whether the system of equations is �independent�, �inconsist

Question 263407: Solve the following system of linear equations. If possible, express your answer as an ordered pair (x,y). Also, tell whether the system of equations is �independent�, �inconsistent�, or �dependent�.
2x-4y=8
x-2y=4

Answer by drk(1908) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is our original system
(i)
(ii)
step 1 - multiply (ii) by -2 to get
(iii)
add (ii) and (iii) to get
(iv)
this mans that we have the same equations but in disguise.
These equations are "dependent"
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