Imagine that you are given two linear equations in slope-intercept form. You notice that the slopes are the same, but the y-intercepts are different. How many solutions would you expect for this system of equations?

A. Cannot be determined

B. 0

C. 1

D. Infinitely many

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Siena Humphrey

2 January, 10:05

Imagine that you are given two linear equations in slope-intercept form. You notice that the slopes are the same, but the y-intercepts are different. How many solutions would you expect for this system of equations?

A. Cannot be determined

B. 0

C. 1

D. Infinitely many

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Ryker · Answer 1

B

If two lines have the same slope and different intercepts, then they will never cross each other; they are parallel lines. Therefore, they have no solutions since a solution is where the lines cross.

Imagine that you are given two linear equations in slope-intercept form. You notice that the slopes are the same, but the y-intercepts are different. How many solutions would you expect for this system of equations?A. Cannot be determinedB. 0C. 1D. Infinitely many

Imagine that you are given two linear equations in slope-intercept form. You notice that the slopes are the same, but the y-intercepts are different. How many solutions would you expect for this system of equations?

A. Cannot be determined

B. 0

C. 1

D. Infinitely many