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Which equation can pair with x + 2y = 5 to create an inconsistent system?
2x + 4y = 3
5x + 2y = 3
6x + 12y = 30
3x + 4y = 8
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2x + 4y = 3
Reason: x + 2y = 5 multiplied by 2 gives 2x + 4y = 10. The equation 2x + 4y = 3 is parallel (same left side) but has a different right side, so the two cannot be satisfied simultaneously (inconsistent).
Reason: x + 2y = 5 multiplied by 2 gives 2x + 4y = 10. The equation 2x + 4y = 3 is parallel (same left side) but has a different right side, so the two cannot be satisfied simultaneously (inconsistent).
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