SOLUTION: solve the system of equations by graphing.then classify the system as consistent or inconsistant, dependant or independant; 7x-8y=-16 8y-7x=16

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Question 147809: solve the system of equations by graphing.then classify the system as consistent or inconsistant, dependant or independant;
7x-8y=-16
8y-7x=16
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.7x-8y=-16
2.8y-7x=16
Rearrange eq. 2, and multiply by (-1),
2.%28-1%29%28-7x%2B8y%29=%28-1%2916
2.7x-8y=-16
Eq. 1 and Eq. 2 are the same equation, consistent and dependent.