An inconsistent system of equations is a system with __________.

the same line

parallel lines

intersecting lines and lines that have the same equation

intersecting lines and lines that have the same slope

Question

An inconsistent system of equations is a system with __________.

the same line

parallel lines

intersecting lines and lines that have the same equation

intersecting lines and lines that have the same slope

ganeshie8 · Answer

inconsistent system = NO SOLUTIONS

ganeshie8 · Answer

which of the given options have NO SOLUTIONS ?

lena772 · Answer

parallel lines?

jonnyvonny · Answer

Well, if you think about it, 3 of the answer say the EXACT same thing. So by process of elimination, the 1st one is the correct one. I can elaborate, if you wish.

jonnyvonny · Answer

Lol, sorry for seeming like a stalker; your post got bumped

lena772 · Answer

So it's not parallel lines? :/

jonnyvonny · Answer

Well, 3 of the choices are saying parallel lines, so that's why I doubt it is that.

lena772 · Answer

parallel lines never intersect

ganeshie8 · Answer

your intuition + answer both are correct !

jonnyvonny · Answer

The last one is actually physically impossible, because function with same slope yet different intercepts are parallel, yet its saying they intersect?...