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  1. June 20th 2007, 10:11 AM #1
    lizard4
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    Smile algebra problem

    solve by subtitiution or addition if an unique solution does not exist state whether the system is dependent or inconsistent
    10x +2y =7
    y= -5x+3
    I got 6=7 inconsistent is this correct or please correct me thank you
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  2. June 20th 2007, 10:21 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by lizard4 View Post
    I got 6=7 inconsistent is this correct or please correct me thank you
    Yes that means the system is inconsistent.
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