SOLUTION: What type of equations are these: 8y = 7x -2x = 6y Select one: independent inconsistent none of the above dependent

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Question 633523: What type of equations are these:
8y = 7x
-2x = 6y
Select one:
independent
inconsistent
none of the above
dependent

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
- 2x = 6y OR x = -3y
8y = 7x

8y = -21y
8 ≠ -21 No Solution, Inconsistent system of EQs
A consistent system has at least one solution.
An inconsistent system has no solutions. ****
An independent system has exactly one solution.
A dependent system has infinitely many solutions.

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