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

question 89

Multiple Choice

Classify the system as consistent or inconsistent, and dependent or independent.
- $$\begin{array} { c } x + y = 8 \\2 x - 2 y = 8\end{array}$$

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

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