What is the correct classification of the system of equations below?
x + 6y = 8
y - 2x = 2
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Inconsistent linear equations in two variables.
dependent
If a system of equations is inconsistent, there are no solutions.
A system of equations may have any amount of solutions. If the equations are linear, the system will have either no solution, one solution, or an infinite number of solutions. If the equations are linear AND there are as many equations as variables, AND they are independent, the system will have exactly one solution.
A system of equations is a set of equations with more than one variable dealing with the same material. If there are 2 variables, then the system must have 2 equations before it can be solved. 3 variables need 3 equations, etc.