SOLUTION: How can you tell graphically whether a system is consistent, inconsistent, or dependent? Give an example of each type of equations.

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Question 351511: How can you tell graphically whether a system is consistent, inconsistent, or dependent? Give an example of each type of equations.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Consistent : 1 unique solution, two lines meeting at one point.
Inconsistent : Parallel lines, no solution.
Dependent : Only one line, infinitely many solutions.