Systems of Equations

Study Guide

Terms

Terms

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Consistent

A system of equations with at least one solution.
Dependent

A system of two linear equations if dependent if the equations describe the same line.
Inconsistent

A system of equations with no solutions.
Independent

A system of two linear equations is independent if the equations describe distinct lines.
System of Equations

A set of two or more equations with the same variables.
Underdetermined

A system in which there are more variables than equations is underdetermined.

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