A System of Equations Is Given in Which Each Question $$\begin{array} { l } y = \frac { 9 } { 4 } x - 5 \\y = \frac { 9 } { 4 } x - 5\end{array}$$

question 211

Multiple Choice

A system of equations is given in which each question is written in slope-intercept form. Determine the
number of solutions. If the system does not have one unique solution, state whether the system is
inconsistent or whether the equations are dependent.
- $$\begin{array} { l } y = \frac { 9 } { 4 } x - 5 \\y = \frac { 9 } { 4 } x - 5\end{array}$$

• A) One solution
• B) Infinitely many solutions; The equations are dependent.
• C) No solution; The system is inconsistent.

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