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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Help with 2 math questions? I give medals!

OpenStudy (hesan):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I figured the first one out, but here's the other.... Without graphing, is the system independent, dependent, or inconsistent?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

& make sure to explain why!

OpenStudy (hesan):

the system is independent.... Because these two equations have a possible solution.

OpenStudy (hesan):

If the solution is not possible then the system is inconsistent... and if the equations are equivalent then the system will be dependent..

OpenStudy (hesan):

@Abbydavis102 Got it??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

aw, it was wrong:/ the answer was dependent :(

OpenStudy (hesan):

No it could't be dependent...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I took a quick check test on connexus and it said it was

OpenStudy (hesan):

but what I read is that the system will be dependent if the equations are equivalent.. Check this http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/coordinate/Types-of-systems-inconsistent-dependent-independent.lesson

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