Question 628445: Solve the following system of equation using ADDITION to eliminate one variable. If the system has no solution, indicate that it is inconsistent; if it has infinite solutions, indicate that it is dependent, if the system has one solution, Check the Answer.
-y=2x
3x+y=20
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! ): Solve the following system of equation using ADDITION to eliminate one variable. If the system has no solution, indicate that it is inconsistent; if it has infinite solutions, indicate that it is dependent, if the system has one solution, Check the Answer.
-y=2x
3x+y=20
------Rearrange:
2x+y = 0
3x+y = 20
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Subtract to get:
x = 20
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solve for "y":
y = -2x
y = -40
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One solution: System is independent; system is consistent
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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