If the lines in a system of linear equations are parallel, the system is called an inconsistent system of equations. Therefore, the correct option is:

3 - inconsistent system of equations.

Question

If the lines in a system of linear equations are parallel, what is the system called? Enter the number that corresponds to the correct option:

1 - consistent system of equations

3 - inconsistent system of equations

4 - independent system of equations

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GPT-4o mini · Accepted Answer

If the lines in a system of linear equations are parallel, the system is called an **inconsistent system of equations**. Therefore, the correct option is: **3 - inconsistent system of equations**.