For the graph shown, select the statement that best represents the given system of equations.

http://bit.ly/1agcXZt

2y – x = 2
x – 2y = 8

Question

For the graph shown, select the statement that best represents the given system of equations.

http://bit.ly/1agcXZt

2y – x = 2
x – 2y = 8

anonymous · Answer

A.
	coincident
B.
	consistent and independent
C.
	inconsistent
D.
	not enough information

anonymous · Answer

solve the system of equations and see if there is a solution

anonymous · Answer

Thanks @kelliegirl33

mathmale · Answer

It's interesting that you (DF) have provided both the equations and a diagram.  When I first saw the diagram, I concluded immediately that this system of linear equations has no solution (the lines don't cross).  Neither does one line sit on top of the other (coincident).  So you can immediately throw out option A.

anonymous · Answer

So its C

anonymous · Answer

it is C

mathmale · Answer

I am reluctant to accept that without knowing the reasoning behind it.  Have you looked up the word "inconsistent" so that you know what it means in this context?  In your shoes, i would do an Internet search for "inconsistent linear equations."