SOLUTION: Solve each equation by the addition method. Determine whether the equation are independent, dependant, or inconsistent. -3x + 2y = 8 3x + 2y = 8 please help me with this eq

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Linear Equations and Systems Word Problems -> SOLUTION: Solve each equation by the addition method. Determine whether the equation are independent, dependant, or inconsistent. -3x + 2y = 8 3x + 2y = 8 please help me with this eq      Log On


   

Question 54249: Solve each equation by the addition method. Determine whether the equation are independent, dependant, or inconsistent.
-3x + 2y = 8
3x + 2y = 8

please help me with this equation.
Thank you in advance
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-3X+2Y=8
3X+2Y=8
---------------
0X+4Y=16 OR 4Y=16 OR Y=16/4 OR Y=4 THEN
-3X+2*4=8 OR -3X+8=8 OR -3X=8-8 OR -3X=0 OR X=0
PROOF 3*0+2*4=8 OR 0+8=8 OR 8=8