document.write( "Question 102924: Solve each of the following systems by using either addition or substitution. If a unique solution does not exist, state whether the system is dependent or inconsistent.\r
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document.write( "10x+2y=7
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document.write( "y=-5x+3 \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #74859 by Fombitz(32388)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1. \n" ); document.write( "2. \n" ); document.write( "Use equation (2) and substitute into (1): \n" ); document.write( "2. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Use this results in equation (1). \n" ); document.write( "1. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Since the equations lead to a false statement, they are inconsistent. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Looking at the graphs of both equations, you see that they have the same slope (parallel) and different intercepts. They will never meet (i.e. have a solution). \n" ); document.write( " |