Without graphing, classify the following system as independent, dependent, or inconsistent. y=-3x+4 and 6x+2y=8
a. independent
b. dependent
c. inconsistent
please help

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Answer:

Dependent

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]y=-3x+4[/tex] and [tex]6x+2y=8[/tex]

Lets solve the second equation for y and then substitute it in first equation

[tex]6x+2y=8[/tex]

Subtract 6x on both sides

[tex]2y=-6x+8[/tex]

Divide by 2 on both sides

[tex]y=-3x+4[/tex]

Now we plug it in first equation for y

[tex]-3x+4=-3x+4[/tex]

Add 3x on both sides

[tex]4=4[/tex]

Both sides are same, they are equal. the system has infinite solutions.

They are said to be dependent