Question

Determine whether the system is consistent or inconsistent and whether the equations are dependent or independent.

Answer 1

consistent (has one solution)

Answer 2

a. system is consistent; equations are dependent
b. system is inconsistent; equations are independent
c. system is inconsistent; equations are dependent
d. system is consistent; equations are independent

Answer 3

x/4 - y = 1
x = 4
plug in x=4:

1 - y = 1
y = 0

Answer 4

consistent