Q. Which describes the system of equations below?y=8x+10y=34x+37Choices:(A)inconsistent(B)consistent and independent(C)consistent and dependent
Identify slopes of equations: We have the system of equations:y=8x+10y=34x+37Identify whether the slopes of both the equations are the same.In y=8x+10, the slope is 8.In y=34x+37, the slope is 34.No, the slopes of both the equations are not the same.
Determine intersection point: Since the slopes of the two equations are different, this means that the lines they represent are not parallel and will intersect at exactly one point. Therefore, the system of equations has a unique solution.
Check consistency and independence: Choose the option which describes the given system of equations.Since the slopes are different and there is a unique solution, the system of equations is consistent and independent.