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

question 71

Multiple Choice

Classify the system as consistent or inconsistent, and dependent or independent.
- $\begin{array} { c } x + 5 y = 19 \\5 x - 6 y = 2\end{array}$

• A) Inconsistent and independent
• B) Consistent and independent
• C) Consistent and dependent
• D) Inconsistent and dependent

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