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What equation can pair with x +2y=5 to create an inconsistent system a. 2x+4y=3 b.5x+2y=3 c.6x+12y=30 d.3x+4y=8

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Answer: A

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Explanation:

Try to solve using simultaneous equations with each answer given.

x + 2y = 5

x = 5 - 2y

Plug this into each equation

A 2(5 - 2y) + 4y = 3

10 - 4y + 4y = 3

10 = 3 in consistent

B 5(5 - 2y) + 2y = 3

25 - 10 y + 2y = 3

25 - 8y = 3

8y = 22

y = 2.75

Using original equation solve for x

5x + 2(2.75) = 3

5x + 5.5 = 3

5x = -2.5

x = -0.5

Using original equation,

(-0.5) + 2 (2.75) = 5

-0.5 + 5.5 = 5 consistent

C 6x + 12y = 30

6(5 - 2y) + 12y = 30

30 - 12y + 12 y = 30 consistent for every value of y

D 3(5 - 2y) + 4y = 8

15 - 6y + 4y = 8

- 2y = -7

y = 3.5

x = 5 - 2y

x = 5 - 7

x = -2

Solving for x

3(-2) + 4(3.5) = -6 + 14 = 8 consistent

So A is the correct answer

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