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Solving Systems Algebraically



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 
 
Solve the given system of equations.
 

 1. 

–8a = 12
4a + 8c = 0
7b + 1c = 18
a.
a = –1.50, b = 2.46, c = 0.75
c.
a = 1.50, b = 2.46, c = 0.75
b.
a = –1.50, b = 0.75, c = 2.46
d.
a = 0.75, b = –1.50, c = 2.46
 
 
Graph each system of equations and describe it as consistent and independent, consistent and dependent, inconsistent, or none of these.
 

 2. 

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a.
consistent and dependent
c.
inconsistent
b.
consistent and independent
d.
none of these
 

 3. 

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a.
consistent and dependent
c.
inconsistent
b.
consistent and independent
d.
none of these
 

 4. 

Which is the solution of this system of equations?
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a.
(mc004-4.jpg7, 8)
b.
(mc004-5.jpg7, 6)
c.
There is no solution.
d.
There is an infinite number of solutions.
 



 
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