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Help meh please

For the graph shown, select the statement that best represents the given system of equations.

2y – x = 2
x – 2y = 8

A.
consistent and independent

B.
coincident

C.
not enough information

D.
inconsistent

Help meh please For the graph shown, select the statement that best represents the-example-1

2 Answers

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D) Inconsistent
There is no solution.
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2y - x = 2 ⇒ x - 2y = -2
x - 2y = 8 ⇒ x - 2y = 8
-4y = 6
-4 -4
y = -1 1/2
x - 2(-1 1/2) = -2
x + 3 = -2
-3 -3
x = -5
(x, y) = (-5, -1 1/2)
D. there is no solution