Question

What type of system of linear equations is this?

y = –5x – 4
y= 1/2x + 3
A.
consistent and independent
B.
consistent and dependent
C.
inconsistent
D.
independent and inconsistent

Answer 1

if you graphed these two lines, what would you get?

Answer 2

parallel lines?

Answer 3

here's what you get when you graph the two lines (see attached image)

Answer 4

notice how they cross or intersect, so they aren't parallel

Answer 5

would it be consistent and independent?

Answer 6

nailed it (on both), nice work

Answer 7

thank you!

Answer 8

you're welcome