Question

Without graphing, classify the following system as independent, dependent, or inconsistent.

x - 2y = 1
4x 8y = 4
Choose the correct answer below.
A. The system is inconsistent.
B. The system is dependent.
C. The system is independent.

Answer 1

Explanation:

There is a missing operator in the second equation.

If the equation is 4x - 8y = 4, then the system is dependent. The second equation is a non-zero multiple of the first.