SOLUTION: solve the system. then classify the system as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent, or inconsistent 4x-5y=0 3x-5y=-5

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Question 356605: solve the system. then classify the system as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent, or inconsistent
4x-5y=0
3x-5y=-5
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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The system is consistent and independent. Solving by elimination, subtract the bottom from the top equation, to get :
x = 5.
For the y-value:
4(5) - 5y = 0,
20 - 5y = 0,
5y = 20,
y = 4.