Question

The point (0, 2) is the only solution to the system of linear equations that contains the equations

y = 1/2x + 2 and y = -3x + 2. Choose the term that describes the set of equations.

A. dependent equations
B. inconsistent equations
C. cannot be determined
D. independent equations

Answer 1

D. independent equations

Explanation:

The equations are not dependent and not inconsistent, so they can be described as "independent" or "consistent."