Question

What is an "Inconsistent System Of Equations?"

Answer 1

Ooh Linear Algebra terminology, fun. That is when you have a system of equations where the variables within all of them have no solution that fits all of them

Answer 2

A simple example would be x+y=1 and x+y=2

Answer 3

So, like a parallel line?

Answer 4

Yep, a parallel line fits this for the most part. The only time it wouldn't fit the description is when the two lines are identical. Such as x+y=2 and 2x+2y=2. These two lines are the exact same, meaning they are parallel. But in this case there are infinitely many solutions (all of the x and y coordinates along the line), so it isn't inconsistent.

Answer 5

You definitely have the right idea, but remember that one case I just gave you

Answer 6

Ultimately consistency refers to the solutions

Answer 7

Okay, thanks

Answer 8

What would be parallel to 9x - y = -2?

Answer 9

Anything with the same slope

Answer 10

Oh! Thanks! :D

Answer 11

Mhmm, tis why I'm here

Answer 12

Lol