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Which describes the system of equations below?\newliney=10x53y = -10x - \frac{5}{3}\newliney=12x25y = \frac{1}{2}x - \frac{2}{5}\newlineChoices:\newline(A)consistent and dependent\newline(B)inconsistent\newline(C)consistent and independent

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Q. Which describes the system of equations below?\newliney=10x53y = -10x - \frac{5}{3}\newliney=12x25y = \frac{1}{2}x - \frac{2}{5}\newlineChoices:\newline(A)consistent and dependent\newline(B)inconsistent\newline(C)consistent and independent
  1. Analyze Slopes: Analyze the slopes of both equations.\newlineThe slope of the first equation y=10x53y = -10x - \frac{5}{3} is 10-10.\newlineThe slope of the second equation y=12x25y = \frac{1}{2}x - \frac{2}{5} is 12\frac{1}{2}.\newlineSince the slopes are different, the lines are not parallel and they will intersect at one point.
  2. Single Solution: Determine if the system has a single solution.\newlineSince the slopes are different, the lines will intersect at exactly one point. This means the system has a single solution and is therefore consistent.
  3. Dependent or Independent: Determine if the system is dependent or independent. A system is dependent if the equations represent the same line. Since the slopes are different, the lines are not the same, and thus the system is independent.

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