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OpenStudy (anonymous):

classify each syastem and determine the number of solutions 12x + 3y = -9 -y - 4x = 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If you rewrite equation two as -4x -y = 3 and multiply both sides by -3 then it is the same as the first equation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

true. thanks :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

In other words, it's a dependent system. see: http://www.brightstorm.com/math/algebra/solving-systems-of-equations/inconsistent-and-dependent-systems-of-equations/

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