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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is the system consistent or inconsistent? 2x+3y=5 and 4x+6y=19

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is inconsistent.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ty but why is inconsitent?

OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

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OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

If the slopes are the same but the intercepts are different, they are parallel lines and have no solution.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ty

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so parralle is inconsisten

OpenStudy (anonymous):

inconsistent*

OpenStudy (e.mccormick):

Yep. Here is a reference for you on all the terms they use for this sort of thing: http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/coordinate/Types-of-systems-inconsistent-dependent-independent.lesson

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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