SOLUTION: Solve each system by addition:determine if the equation is independent, dependent or inconsistent
x-y=3
-6x+6y=17
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Question 169495: Solve each system by addition:determine if the equation is independent, dependent or inconsistent
x-y=3
-6x+6y=17
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-y=3
-6x+6y=17
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Solve each for "y":
y = x -3
y = x + (17/6)
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Since both have a slope of "1" and unequal intercepts the lines are parallel.
The system in inconsistent.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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