SOLUTION: Can you tell me if these two systems are inconsistent, consistent, or dependent? 2x + 2y = 2 6x + 6y = 6 And how can I tell? Thank you, Ellen

SOLUTION: Can you tell me if these two systems are inconsistent, consistent, or dependent? 2x + 2y = 2 6x + 6y = 6 And how can I tell? Thank you, Ellen

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Question 148969: Can you tell me if these two systems are inconsistent, consistent, or dependent?
2x + 2y = 2
6x + 6y = 6
And how can I tell?
Thank you, Ellen
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 2nd equation is 3 times the 1st.
The system is dependent.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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