SOLUTION: 8x-5y=35 5y-8x=-35 Solve the system of equations by graphing. Then classify the system as consistent or inconsistant and as dependent or independent.

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Question 366908: 8x-5y=35
5y-8x=-35
Solve the system of equations by graphing. Then classify the system as consistent or inconsistant and as dependent or independent.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x-5y=35
Plot two points: (0,-7) and (35/8,0) and draw a line thru them to get:
y = (8/5)x - 7
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5y-8x=-35
Plot two points: (0,-7) and (35/8,0) to get:
y = (8/5)x-7
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Solve the system of equations by graphing. Then classify the system as consistent or inconsistant and as dependent or independent.
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The two lines are the same; the system is dependent.
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Cheers,
Stan H.