SOLUTION: If you solve a system of linear equations using the addition method, how do you recognize an inconsistent (no solution) system? Is the following system of equations consistent o

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Question 4787: If you solve a system of linear equations using the addition method, how do you recognize an inconsistent (no solution) system?
Is the following system of equations consistent or inconsistent? Show why.

4x - 2y = 20
-2x + y = -8
Answer by ichudov(507) About Me  (Show Source):
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an inconsistent system would involve getting an equation 0x+0y = nonzero number, after performing the proper "addition".