document.write( "Question 1000574: determine the number of solutions for the given system without solving the system.
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The slopes are \"3%2F5\" and \"9%2F15=%283%2A3%29%2F%283%2A5%29=3%2F5\" for both equations, meaning the lines are parallel, so no solutions for the two equations as a system. \n" ); document.write( "
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