Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l l }
\text { system of linear equations } & \text { solution } & \text { consistent } & \text { independent } \
\text { dependent } & \text { inconsistent } & \text { substitution } & \text { addition }
\end{array}$$
-In a system of linear equations in two variables, if the graphs of the equations are different, the equations are equations.
A) inconsistent
B) independent
C) consistent
D) dependent

Question

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l l } 
\text { system of linear equations } & \text { solution } & \text { consistent } & \text { independent } \
\text { dependent } & \text { inconsistent } & \text { substitution } & \text { addition }
\end{array}$$
-In a system of linear equations in two variables, if the graphs of the equations are different, the equations are equations.
A) inconsistent
B) independent
C) consistent
D) dependent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the graphs of two linear equations are different, it means they intersect at exactly one point, indicating that the system has a unique solution. This makes the equations independent.

Fill in the Blank with One of the Words or Phrases