SOLUTION: The coordinates below represent two linear equations. How many solutions does this system of equations have? Line 1 x y –4 3 –2 4 Line 2 x y 0 8

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Question 920048: The coordinates below represent two linear equations.

How many solutions does this system of equations have?


Line 1
x y
–4 3
–2 4

Line 2
x y
0 8
2 6








A.

0





B.

exactly 1





C.

exactly 2





D.

infinitely many
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Line 1
x y
–4 3
–2 4
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slope = (4-3)/(-4--2) = 1/-2 = -1/2
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Line 2
x y
0 8
2 6
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slope = (6-8)/(2-0) = -2/2 = -1
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Since the slopes are different, the line meet at one point.
Ans:: One solution for the system
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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