1. Without graphing, classify the following system as independent, dependent, or inconsistent.

-x-2y=-7
5x-y=2
independent
inconsistent
dependent

Question

1. Without graphing, classify the following system as independent, dependent, or inconsistent.

-x-2y=-7 
5x-y=2	
independent
inconsistent
dependent

dan815 · Answer

okay so can this one be written as a multiple of the other equation?

dan815 · Answer

if you can solve for y and x u know its not dependant

anonymous · Answer

so its independent?
or is it inconsistent?

dan815 · Answer

wait do u know what that means

dan815 · Answer

independent
inconsistent
dependent

dan815 · Answer

u know the definitions of these?
independent
inconsistent
dependent

anonymous · Answer

if i did then why would i ask....

dan815 · Answer

http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/coordinate/Types-of-systems-inconsistent-dependent-independent.lesson

dan815 · Answer

dependant is when they are basically the same equation
independant is when they are a different equation and they have an intersection point
inconsistent is when they are different equations but no intersection pts