document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=140768>Question 140768</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> how many solutions does the linear system 3x + 5y = 8 and 3x + 5y = 1 have? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "solve each equation for y:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = (8-3x)/5; slope = -3/5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = (1-3x)/5; slope = -3/5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The lines are parallel so there is no solution for the system.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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