SOLUTION: what is the solution of the fallowinf linear system? -4x-y=5, -12x-3y=15

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Question 421939: what is the solution of the fallowinf linear system? -4x-y=5, -12x-3y=15
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Multiply the first equation by 3. Notice that you now have two identical equations. Two identical equations graph to the same line, hence you have a consistent and dependent system.


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