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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A linear system of two equations is shown y=4x+6 y=4x-5 How many solutions does the system have?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

This system has no solutions because it possible can't be true that y = 4x + 6 and y is also equal to 4x - 5. y = 4x + 6 y = 4x - 5 These two can't be true for any value of x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

two linear system always have one intersection unless they are parallel

OpenStudy (anonymous):

In which case, they have "no solution".

OpenStudy (amistre64):

if the lines are parallel, then 2 conditions can occur. No solutions and infinite solutions. In this case, they have the same slope by differ by a constant; so they cross the y axis at different points; hence, no solution.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct. I missed that case.

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