How do you solve the system of equations by graphing and then classify the system as consistent or inconsistent #y = -5x + 8# and #5x + y = -6#?
1 Answer
Jun 29, 2017
The two equations are inconsistent.
Explanation:
Given -
#y=-5x+8# ---------------- (1)
#5x+y=-6# -----------------(2)
The second equation can be written as
#y=-5x - 6#
The slope of both the equations are
The two lines are parallel.
Hence no unique solution.
The two equations are inconsistent.
