SOLUTION: Solve by substitution x = y + 5 2x - 2y = 12 Please show me if this problem is independent, dependent or inconsistent. More importantly I'd like to know the best way to solve

Question 390612: Solve by substitution
x = y + 5
2x - 2y = 12
Please show me if this problem is independent, dependent or inconsistent. More importantly I'd like to know the best way to solve future problems like this''.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi,         

Solving by substitution

x = y + 5

2x - 2y = 12   |substituting (y+5) for x

2(y+5) - 2y = 12

 2y + 10 - 2y = 12

         10 ≠ 12  there is NO Solution

This is an Inconsistent System of Equations

       

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