SOLUTION: Determine whether the system is consistent, inconsistent, or dependent. 3x - 3y = -9 9x - 9y = -27

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Question 204910: Determine whether the system is consistent, inconsistent, or dependent.
3x - 3y = -9
9x - 9y = -27
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Determine whether the system is consistent, inconsistent, or dependent.
3x - 3y = -9
9x - 9y = -27
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The 2nd equation is 3 times the 1st.
So the system is said to be dependent.
Cheers,
Stan H.