Classify the system as consistent or inconsistent, and dependent or independent.
-5x + 4y = 3 10x + 8y = 6
A)Consistent and independent
B)Inconsistent and independent
C)Inconsistent and dependent
D)Consistent and dependent

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The second equation is a multiple of the first (10x + 8y = 2*(5x + 4y)), indicating that the two equations represent the same line. Therefore, the system is consistent (has solutions) and dependent (infinitely many solutions).

Classify the System as Consistent or Inconsistent, and Dependent or Independent