Question

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

Answer 1

Can you solve it? This will provide the answers. More accurately, an ATTEMPT to solve it will do.

Answer 2

what

Answer 3

It's a simple enough question. Can you attempt to solve it?

Answer 4

already did

Answer 5

What did you get for your solution?

Answer 6

i got consistent but not sure...

Answer 7

Well, you are now trying to answer the original question, but that did not answer my question. Did you find values for x and y such that both equations are true at the same time? If you find ANY such value, they are "Consistent".

Answer 8

oh um .. never mind i got none it is inconsistent

Answer 9

Hmmm... I wish I had been convinced. We'll leave it at that, then.