SOLUTION: I would like to know would the following be considered an inconsistent solution? f(x)=2x-8 g(x)=10x+4 I am having difficulty trying to solve this equation.

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Question 831942: I would like to know would the following be considered an inconsistent solution?
f(x)=2x-8
g(x)=10x+4
I am having difficulty trying to solve this equation.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's not a solution, it's a system of equations.
An inconsistent system of equations has no solution because the lines are parallel and never meet.
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+graph%28+300%2C+300%2C+-15%2C+5%2C+-15%2C+5%2C+2x-8%2C10x%2B8%29+
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These lines meet so they do have a solution and are not inconsistent system of equations.