SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations by graphing. Then classify the system as consistent or inconsistent and as dependent or independent x+y=16 x-y=-2

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Question 414197: Solve the system of equations by graphing. Then classify the system as consistent or inconsistent and as dependent or independent
x+y=16
x-y=-2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the system of equations by graphing. Then classify the system as consistent or inconsistent and as dependent or independent
x+y=16
x-y=-2
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Rearrange:
y = -x+16
y = x+2
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The two graphs have different slopes, so the
system is consistent and independent.
Cheers,
Stan H.