SOLUTION: Solve the following systems by addition. If a unique solution does not exist, state whether the system is inconsistent or dependent.
x + 5y = 10
-2x - 10y = -20
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: Solve the following systems by addition. If a unique solution does not exist, state whether the system is inconsistent or dependent.
x + 5y = 10
-2x - 10y = -20
This question is from textbook
Answer by psbhowmick(878) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
___________(1)
___________(2)
Multiply eqn (1) with -2 we have
(-2)(x + 5y = 10)
But this is same as equation (2).
So equations (1) & (2) are dependent.
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