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Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l l } \text { system of linear equations } & \text { solution } & \text { consistent } & \text { independent } \\\text { dependent } & \text { inconsistent } & \text { substitution } & \text { addition }\end{array}$$
-In a system of linear equations in two variables, if the graphs of the equations are different, the equations are equations.

A) inconsistent
B) independent
C) consistent
D) dependent