Problem

Solve the following system of equations by graphing. If the system is inconsistent or the equations are dependent, say so.
\[
\begin{array}{r}
x+2 y=10 \\
2 x+4 y=32
\end{array}
\]

Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The system has a single solution. The solution set is \{\}
(Type an ordered pair)
B. There are infinitely many solutions and the equations are dependent. The solution set is $\{(x, y) \mid x+2 y=10\}$.
C. The system is inconsistent. The solution set is the empty set.

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\(\boxed{\text{The system is inconsistent. The solution set is the empty set.}}\)

Steps

Step 1 :The given system of equations is: \(x + 2y = 10\) and \(2x + 4y = 32\)

Step 2 :We can simplify the second equation by dividing every term by 2, which gives us: \(x + 2y = 16\)

Step 3 :Now, we have two equations: \(x + 2y = 10\) and \(x + 2y = 16\)

Step 4 :These two equations are parallel and do not intersect, which means there are no solutions. Therefore, the system is inconsistent.

Step 5 :\(\boxed{\text{The system is inconsistent. The solution set is the empty set.}}\)

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