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Is the system of equations consistent and independent,consistent and dependent, or inconsistent?y= -1/2x + 3y= 4x + 2Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.O consistent and independentO consistent and dependentO inconsistent

Is the system of equations consistent and independent,consistent and dependent, or-example-1

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First we must observe at the graph

If a system has at least one solution, it is said to be consistent

If a consistent system has exactly one solution, it is independent.

The equations of your problem are consistent and independent.

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