Which best describes a system of equations that has no solution?
A. consistent, independent
B. inconsistent, dependent
C. consistent, dependent
D. inconsistent

Question

Which best describes a system of equations that has no solution?
A. consistent, independent
B. inconsistent, dependent
C. consistent, dependent
D. inconsistent

mertsj · Answer

If the lines are parallel there is no solution.  What kind of system is that?

anonymous · Answer

Im not sure that's all it said.

mertsj · Answer

Well then, look it up.

anonymous · Answer

I did, took me here.

mertsj · Answer

You need to hone your research skills: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/systlin2.htm

anonymous · Answer

Great genius except all that is with pictures and detail, this was just a simple question with nothing else.

anonymous · Answer

Be respectful to Mertsj. We try to help without giving answers so you can learn. Some questions could be just as easily looked up. In fact, this questions could have been looked up in a shorter amount of time then it took to write this post. Friends are an asset here, it does you no good to make enemies.