SOLUTION: 2/3x+1/2y=2 4x+3y=12 This system of equations is a. non-linear b. inconsistent c. dependent d. consistent

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Question 108096: 2/3x+1/2y=2
4x+3y=12
This system of equations is
a. non-linear
b. inconsistent
c. dependent
d. consistent
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.2x%2F3%2By%2F2=2
2.4x%2B3y=12
Let's multiply equation 1 by 6 to get rid of fractions,
1.2x%2F3%2By%2F2=2
6%2A2x%2F3%2B6%2Ay%2F2=6%2A2
4x%2B3y=12
We get the second equation.
These equations are the same equation, or represent a dependent system(c).