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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which is not a possible solution of a system of linear equations? a no solution B. only one point C. only two points D. infinitely many solutions

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

think of two lines is it possible for two lines to intersect at exactly one point?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nope

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you sure?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

well i dont know

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

it is possible

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh yea

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

how about at exactly 2 points?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

correct, the lines would have to curve or be bent somehow

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so it's not possible to have 2 straight lines intersect exactly twice

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

choice a is possible if you have 2 parallel lines choice d is possible if you have one line right on top of the other line

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its d

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

choice d is possible if you have one line right on top of the other line

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

they are asking for something that is NOT possible, so that's choice C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohhhh ok thank you for your help

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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