I can't figure out Q9 and Q11 (vectors)

Consider the system: y = 3x + 5 y = ax + b what values for a and b make the system inconsistent? what values for a and b make the system consistent and dependent? explain

Adriver from the university of florida women’s swimming and diving team is competing in the in ncaa zone b championships

A. 127 cm^2 b. 144.5 cm^2 c. 172 cm^2 d. 50 cm^2