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The following system of equations is _____.

y = - 1/3x + 2/3
2x + 6y = 4

a) independent
b) equivalent
c) inconsistent

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Answer:

equivalent

Explanation:

User Saim Mehmood
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First equation: y = -1/3x + 2/3
We can write it as : 1/3x + y = 2/3
Now, multiply the equation with 6,
2x + 6y = 4
Which is equal to 2nd equation!!

In short, The following system of equation is "Equivalent"

Hope this helps!
User Raju Kunde
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