SOLUTION: 1. Solve the system of linear equations by the substitution method. Then, state whether the system is independent, dependent, or inconsistent. Show your work. 4x – 3y = 4 1

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Question 305150: 1. Solve the system of linear equations by the substitution method. Then, state whether the system is independent, dependent, or inconsistent. Show your work.
4x – 3y = 4
12x – 9y = 12

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the system of linear equations by the substitution method. Then, state whether the system is independent, dependent, or inconsistent. Show your work.
4x – 3y = 4
12x – 9y = 12
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The 2nd equation is a multiple of the 1st so the system is dependent.
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The solution is the set of all ordered pairs, (x , (4/3)x-(4/3))
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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