SOLUTION: the following system of equations is a dependent system. x - 6y = 8 5x - 30y = 40 what is the correct way to write the solution? a) no solution b) x - 6y = 8 c) 0 d

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Question 298223: the following system of equations is a dependent system.
x - 6y = 8
5x - 30y = 40

what is the correct way to write the solution?
a) no solution
b) x - 6y = 8
c) 0
d) all numbers
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b) Since the second equation is the first equation multiplied by 6 (hence dependent), every solution of the first equation will also solve the second equation, since they're the same equation.