the system of equations 3x -6y=20 and 2x-4y=3 Is

dependent
consistent
inconsistent
independent

I think its inconsistent because somehow i ended up with 12=49.. can u show me the work too.I think i did it wrong.

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If you multiply the first equation by 2 and the second equation by 3 you get the following set of equations:

6x-12y=40
6x-12y=9

They can not both be true. They are inconsistent with each other.
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