---
tag: 0X6V9B1V10
kind: concept
name: Consistent and inconsistent systems
msc: [15A06]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consistent_and_inconsistent_equations
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q25303797
  wikipedia: Consistent and inconsistent equations
---

## Summary

A system of equations is consistent when it has at least one solution, and inconsistent when it has no solution.