The coordinates below represent two linear equations. How many solutions does this system of equations have?

Line 1
x y
–4 8
4 6
Line 2
x y
–1 1
3 5

A. 0
B. exactly 1
C. exactly 2
D. infinitely many

Question

The coordinates below represent two linear equations. How many solutions does this system of equations have?
 
Line 1
x	y
–4	8
4	6
Line 2
x	y
–1	1
3	5

A. 0
B. exactly 1
C. exactly 2
D. infinitely many

anonymous · Answer

They intersect on the graph but I'm not sure how many solutions they have.

mathmale · Answer

You'll most likely have to come up with the equation of a straight line for each set of data.  After you have found the two equations of the two straight lines, you'll be in a better position to determine whether or not the graphs intersect, and where.

anonymous · Answer

Okay, thank you for your help!

mathmale · Answer

In each case you are given two points.  That info is sufficient to enable you to find the equation of the line thru those 2 points.  Good luck.  If you'd like further help, please show what you've done so far .