SOLUTION: Which equation has no solution? A. y = `1/2`x - 2; y = `1/2`x + 1 B. y = 4x - 2; y = -2x + 1 C. y = x + 1; y = x - 2 D. y = 2x + 1; y = 2x - 2

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Question 786454: Which equation has no solution?
A. y = `1/2`x - 2; y = `1/2`x + 1
B. y = 4x - 2; y = -2x + 1
C. y = x + 1; y = x - 2
D. y = 2x + 1; y = 2x - 2

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Which equation has no solution?
A. y = `1/2`x - 2; y = `1/2`x + 1
B. y = 4x - 2; y = -2x + 1
C. y = x + 1; y = x - 2
D. y = 2x + 1; y = 2x - 2
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Ans:
A because the slopes are the same, so the lines are parallel.
C for the same reason.
D for the same reason
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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