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Question 124489: I submitted a question but put the wrong problem in..
I need to solve each system by the substitution method, and determine whether the equations are independent, dependent, or inconsistent
x=y%2B3 first line
3x-2y=4 second line
just so confused

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X=Y+3
3(Y+3)-2Y=4
3Y+9-2Y=4
Y=4-9
Y=-5 ANSWER.
X=-5+3
X=-2 ANSWER.
PROOF
(3*-2)-(2*-5)=4
-6+10=4
4=4
THESE ARE DEPENDENT LINES.