SOLUTION: solve this problem. and say if they are independent, dependent, or inconsistent. The two problems go together. 5x = y - 7 20x = 4y

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Question 318412: solve this problem.
and say if they are independent, dependent, or inconsistent.
The two problems go together.
5x = y - 7
20x = 4y

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve this problem.
and say if they are independent, dependent, or inconsistent.
The two problems go together.
5x = y - 7
20x = 4y
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Put the equations in slope-intercept form.
y = 5x + 7
y = 5x
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The lines have the same slope, so are parallel.
The lines are inconsistent.
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Cheers,
Stan H.