| A | B |
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| dependent system | a system of equations that has an infinite number of solutions |
| substitution method | a method of solving equations in which one equation is solved for one variable in terms of the other variable |
| consistent system | a system of equations that has at least one solution |
| elimination method | a method of solving equations in which one variable is eliminated when the two eqations are combined |
| independent system | a system of equations that has exactly one solution |
| inconsistent system | a system of equations that has no solution |
