How do you solve the system of equations by graphing and then classify the system as consistent or inconsistent #x + y = 3#; #x + y = –1#?
1 Answer
Jul 25, 2018
Inconsistent
Explanation:
Get both of the equations into slope intercept form:
You can graph them, however since both lines have the same slope of -1 and a different y-intercept, they are parallel to each other and never intersect, and therefore this system has no solutions and is inconsistent.
