The graph of a system of two linear equations has no solution. What is true about the lines?
A.
The lines are perpendicular.
B.
The lines have the same slope, but different intercepts.
C.
The lines have the same intercept, but different slopes.
D.
The lines are on top of each other.

Question

The graph of a system of two linear equations has no solution. What is true about the lines?
A.
The lines are perpendicular.
B.
The lines have the same slope, but different intercepts.
C.
The lines have the same intercept, but different slopes.
D.
The lines are on top of each other.

campbell_st · Answer

so if the lines have no solution, it means that they don't intersect... 

what do you know about lines that don't intersect...?

anonymous · Answer

nothing at all

anonymous · Answer

@campbell_st

campbell_st · Answer

what geometry term would you give to lines that never meet...?

pratyush5 · Answer

|dw:1389120491225:dw|

pratyush5 · Answer

What would these lines be called ?

pratyush5 · Answer

Perpendicular ?

pratyush5 · Answer

These lines are ________________________

campbell_st · Answer

just to let you know @j.evonx3 perpendicular isn't correct

pratyush5 · Answer

@campbell_st  I wrote it just to engage j evonx .

campbell_st · Answer

I know.... the comment wasn't directed to you @pratyush5

pratyush5 · Answer

Ohk :)