SOLUTION: solve the system of equations by graphing. then classify the system: 4x-y=10 4x+5y=-26

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Question 550711: solve the system of equations by graphing. then classify the system: 4x-y=10 4x+5y=-26
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve the system of equations by graphing.
y = 4x-10
y = (-4/5)x-(26/5)
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then classify the system:

4x-y=10
4x+5y=-26
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Subtract and solve for "y":
6y = -36
y = -6
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Solve for "x":
4x-y = 10
4x+6 = 10
4x = 4
x = 1
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The system is consistent.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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