Fill in the Blank with One of the Words or Phrases

question 67

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l l } \text { system of linear equations } & \text { solution } & \text { consistent } & \text { independent } \\\text { dependent } & \text { inconsistent } & \text { substitution } & \text { addition }\end{array}$$
-A system of linear equations that has at least one solution is called a(n) system.

• A) inconsistent
• B) dependent
• C) independent
• D) consistent

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