Classify the system as consistent or inconsistent, and dependent or independent.
-5x - 25y = 20
$y = \frac { 1 } { 5 } x - \frac { 4 } { 5 }$
A)Consistent and independent
B)Consistent and dependent
C)Inconsistent and independent
D)Inconsistent and dependent

Question

Classify the system as consistent or inconsistent, and dependent or independent.
-5x - 25y = 20 
$y = \frac { 1 } { 5 } x - \frac { 4 } { 5 }$
A)Consistent and independent
B)Consistent and dependent
C)Inconsistent and independent
D)Inconsistent and dependent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The system is consistent and dependent because the equations are equivalent.

Classify the System as Consistent or Inconsistent, and Dependent or Independent