SOLUTION: Solve by graphing ,indicatewheter it is dependent,independent ,or inconsistent. y = 3x-4 y=-2 x + 1

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Question 101109: Solve by graphing ,indicatewheter it is dependent,independent ,or inconsistent. y = 3x-4
y=-2 x + 1
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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1st: y = 3x - 4
2nd: y =-2x + 1
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Substitute to get:
3x-4 = -2x+1
5x = 5
x = 1
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Substitute into 1st to solve for Y
y = 3*1-4
y = -1
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The system is consistent.
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Cheers,
Stan H.