SOLUTION: x-y=3 -6x+6y=17 Solve each system by the addition method. Determine whether the equations are independent, dependent, or inconsistent.

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Question 285101: x-y=3 -6x+6y=17 Solve each system by the addition method. Determine whether
the equations are independent, dependent, or inconsistent.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-y=3
-6x+6y=17
multiply first by six
6x-6y=18
-6x+6y=17
0=17 they are parallel and do not intersect.
inconsistent