SOLUTION: How many solutions will this system of equations have? y = -3.5x - 3.5 y = -3.5x + 3.5

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Question 967068: How many solutions will this system of equations have?
y = -3.5x - 3.5
y = -3.5x + 3.5
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many solutions will this system of equations have?
y = -3.5x - 3.5
y = -3.5x + 3.5
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The slopes are the same:: -3.5
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The y-intercepts are different:: -3.5 vs +3.5
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Therefore the lines are parallel.
# of solutions is zero because the lines do not intersect.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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