SOLUTION: how many solutions does the linear system 3x + 5y = 8 and 3x + 5y = 1 have?

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Question 140768: how many solutions does the linear system 3x + 5y = 8 and 3x + 5y = 1 have?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how many solutions does the linear system 3x + 5y = 8 and 3x + 5y = 1 have?
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solve each equation for y:
y = (8-3x)/5; slope = -3/5
y = (1-3x)/5; slope = -3/5
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The lines are parallel so there is no solution for the system.
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Cheers,
Stan H.