for the graph shown, select the statement that best represents the given system of equations.



2y – x = 2
x – 2y = 8


a.
consistent and independent

b.
inconsistent

c.
coincident

d.
not enough information

Respuesta :

The best answer is inconsistent. 

Answer: Option 'b' is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

2y-x=2

⇒2y=2+x

⇒2y-2=x--------------(1)

x-2y=8 --------------------(2)

Put the eq(1) in eq(2), we get that,

[tex]x-2y=8\\\\2y-2-2y=8\\\\-2\neq 8[/tex]

Here,

[tex]a_1=-1,b_1=2,c_1=2\\\\a_2=1,b_2=-2,c_2=8[/tex]

Now,

[tex]\frac{a_1}{a_2}=\frac{b_1}{b_2}=\frac{c_1}{c_2}\\\\\frac{-1}{1}=\frac{2}{-2}=\frac{2}{8}\\\\-1= -1\neq \frac{1}{4}[/tex]

So, it is the parallel line.

So, it is inconsistent.

Hence, Option 'b' is correct.