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OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is possible for a system of linear equations to have no solutions.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

beat me to it...take it away la-mrc

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If both equations result in parallel lines, then no solution.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If the equations are parallel, but not the same line, they will never intersect and therefore have no solutions.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lines are parallel (ie have the same slope)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

When working these type of problems, if you lose you variable and end up with a false statement, like "4 = 7", then no solution.

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