This section classifies lines starting by first comparing their slopes. 

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Classification of Systems Chart. Find the slope of each linear equation, if the slopes are different they will intersect at one point - intersecting lines: consistent and independent.  If the slopes are the same they will not intersect at one point.  Look at the y-intercept or the vertical distance between lines - parallel lines inconsistent and independent; coinciding lines consistent and dependent