SOLUTION: 4. Determine if the following system of equations is independent, dependent, or inconsistent:
–7x – 5y = –4
–35x – 25y = 13
A) Independent
B) Dependent
C) Inconsistent
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Question 111002: 4. Determine if the following system of equations is independent, dependent, or inconsistent:
–7x – 5y = –4
–35x – 25y = 13
A) Independent
B) Dependent
C) Inconsistent
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Determine if the following system of equations is independent, dependent, or inconsistent:
–7x – 5y = –4
–35x – 25y = 13
If you multiply thru the 1st equation by 5 you get:
-35x -25y = -20
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Do you see how "inconsistent" that is with the 2nd equation??
How could the same expression equal 13 and also equal -20 ??
The system is inconsistent.
A) Independent
B) Dependent
C) Inconsistent
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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