SOLUTION: This is not from a textbook. Which describes the following system of equations? y=x+6 2y=-4x+3 Consistent, dependent, independent, inconsistent or a combination? Thanks!

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Question 138339: This is not from a textbook. Which describes the following system of equations?
y=x+6
2y=-4x+3
Consistent, dependent, independent, inconsistent or a combination?
Thanks!
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=x+6
2y=-4x+3
then
-2y=-2x-12
2y=-4x+3
-6x-9=0
x=-9/6=-3/2
y=-3/2+6=9/2
so the system has a unique solution then
the system is independent