SOLUTION: hello, were solving linear equations by graphing, and i am having a little troble with this problem, -8x+12y=48 2x-3y=6. when i solve for the variables i get (-6,4) and (3,-2)

Question 56354This question is from textbook algebra 2 equations graphs applications
: hello,
were solving linear equations by graphing, and i am having a little troble with this problem, -8x+12y=48 2x-3y=6. when i solve for the variables i get (-6,4) and (3,-2) so the lines are parallel, but my teacher informed me that the lines are not supposed to parallel. i am very confused and any help would be greatly appriciated. thank you very much! This question is from textbook algebra 2 equations graphs applications

Answer by Cintchr(481) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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get both equations in y=mx+b (point-slope form)
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divide the first by 12 and divide the second by -3
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Reduce the fractions
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Notice how the m value IS exactly the same. so assuming your wrote the problem correctly .. they ARE parallel.

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