Question

When lines are parallel, they are____________________.

consistent

independent

dependent

inconsistent

Answer 1

consistent was my choice

Answer 2

When you are trying to solve a system you are looking for the points the two lines have in common. So if the lines are parallel you are looking for something that doesn't exist because parallel lines have no points in common. So we say that the system is inconsistent.

Answer 3

I totally agree with Mertsj

Answer 4

so the answer would be inconsistent? not consistent

Answer 5

Precisely.

Answer 6

but doesn't parallel mean the lines are consistent with each other?

Answer 7

parallel lines don't intersect

Answer 8

No. In math, sometimes you have to reason stuff out and sometimes you have to learn stuff. This is a case where you have to learn something. Inconsistent means the lines are parallel. You must memorize it.

Answer 9

okay thank you :)

Answer 10

yw

Answer 11

what on eath does yw mean?

Answer 12

you're welcome

Answer 13

duh*blushes do to embarassment

Answer 14

np

Answer 15

no problem, knew it

Answer 16

Very good. You are very smart!!