Solve the system 2x - 3y = 7 and 8x - 12y = 5 by using graph paper or graphing technology. What is the solution to the system?

(2, 3)
(2, -3)
No Solutions
Infinite Solutions

Question

Solve the system 2x - 3y = 7 and 8x - 12y = 5 by using graph paper or graphing technology. What is the solution to the system?
 	
	(2, 3)
	(2, -3)
	No Solutions
	Infinite Solutions

mathstudent55 · Answer

Here's graphing technology. What do you think is the answer? http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=plot%3A+2x+-+3y+%3D+7+and+8x+-+12y+%3D+5+

anonymous · Answer

@mathstudent55 infinite solutions? because the lines are parallel

mathstudent55 · Answer

No. Since the lines are parallel, they never intersect. That means no solution.

mathstudent55 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

@mathstudent55 thank you! you helped alot

mathstudent55 · Answer

You're welcome.