Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
-x + y = -4 x + y = -5
A) (0, -9)
B) (-4 -5)
C) (0, 0)
D) $\text { Inconsistent, } \varnothing$

Question

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
-x + y = -4 x + y = -5
A) (0, -9) 
B) (-4 -5) 
C) (0, 0) 
D) $\text { Inconsistent, } \varnothing$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The two equations are contradictory since they have different constant terms. Therefore, there is no solution and the system is inconsistent. The answer is D.

Write the Word or Phrase That Best Completes Each Statement Inconsistent, ∅\text { Inconsistent, } \varnothing Inconsistent, ∅

Write the Word or Phrase That Best Completes Each Statement $\text { Inconsistent, } \varnothing$