SOLUTION: Solve each system by substitution. Determine whether the equations are independent, dependent or inconsistent: y= -3x+19 y= 2x-1

Question 169621: Solve each system by substitution. Determine whether the equations are independent, dependent or inconsistent:
y= -3x+19
y= 2x-1

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve each system by substitution. Determine whether the equations are independent, dependent or inconsistent:
y= -3x+19
y= 2x-1
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2x-1 = -3x+19
5x = 20
x = 4
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If x=4, then y = 2*4-1 = 7
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System solution: (4,7)
Therefore the system is consistent.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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