SOLUTION: solve the system of equations by graphing. Then classify the system as consistent or inconsistent and as dependent or independent. 7x-8y=40 8y-7x=-40

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Question 213290: solve the system of equations by graphing. Then classify the system as consistent or inconsistent and as dependent or independent.
7x-8y=40
8y-7x=-40
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Eqn 2 is -1 times eqn 1, so they're dependent
--> one line, infinite solutions.