Two lines form a linear system. The slope of one line is 4 and it has a y-intercept of (0, -3). The slope of the other line is 4 and it has a y-intercept of (0, 8). How many solutions does this system have?

0

1

2

infinitely many

Question

Two lines form a linear system. The slope of one line is 4 and it has a y-intercept of (0, -3). The slope of the other line is 4 and it has a y-intercept of (0, 8). How many solutions does this system have? 

 0 

 1 

 2 

 infinitely many

whpalmer4 · Answer

Can you tell me if those lines intersect?

anonymous · Answer

will give medal

whpalmer4 · Answer

so will I, if you work the problem.  Can you tell me if those lines intersect?

anonymous · Answer

no they do not

mathmale · Answer

I think it'd help you a lot if you'd please graph those functions.  the answer to your question would most likely be obvious if you were willing to do this.

whpalmer4 · Answer

How do you know that they do not intersect?