SOLUTION: y=3x+7 3x+2y=-4 solve graphically then classify the system as consisten or inconsistent and the equations as dependent or independent

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Question 367487: y=3x+7
3x+2y=-4
solve graphically then classify the system as consisten or inconsistent and the equations as dependent or independent

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=3x+7
3x+2y=-4
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y = 3x+7
y = (-3/2)x-2
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The slopes are different so the system is independent
and consistent.
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Cheers,
Stan H.