SOLUTION: Please help. Solve the following system by addition. If a unique solution does not exist, state whether the system is inconsistent or dependent. x + 5y = 10 - 2x

SOLUTION: Please help. Solve the following system by addition. If a unique solution does not exist, state whether the system is inconsistent or dependent. x + 5y = 10 - 2x - 10y

Question 112455: Please help.
Solve the following system by addition. If a unique solution does not exist, state whether the system is inconsistent or dependent.
x + 5y = 10
- 2x - 10y = - 20
Thanks
JMS
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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if you multiply both sides of equation 1 by -2,
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you get equation 2.
These are dependent equations (the same equation).
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