SOLUTION: Hi can you help me please? The coordinates below represent two linear equations. How many solutions does this system of equations have? Line 1 x y –4 5 0 2

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The coordinates below represent two linear equations.

How many solutions does this system of equations have?

Line 1
x y
–4 5
0 2

Line 2
x y
0 5
4 2

Answer by greenestamps(13200)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Line 1: From (-4,5) to (0,2) is 4 to the right and down 3, so the slope is -3/4.

Line 2: From (0,5) to (4,2) is 4 to the right and down 3, so the slope is -3/4.

The slopes are the same; the lines are parallel; there are no solutions to the system of equations.

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