SOLUTION: Solve the system by the addition method. Determine whether the equation is independent, dependent, or inconsistent. -3x+2y=8 3x+2y=8

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Question 19446: Solve the system by the addition method. Determine whether the equation is independent, dependent, or inconsistent.
-3x+2y=8
3x+2y=8
Answer by xcentaur(357) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3x+2y=8
3x+2y=8


Adding up we get
(-3x+2y+3x+2y)=8+8
4y=16
y=4


3x=8-2y
3x=8-2(4)
3x=8-8
3x=0
x=0


x=0,y=4


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