SOLUTION: For the system of equations y = x2 + 3 and y = b, name a value for b for which the system of equations has no solution. How would i figure this out? Thanks for your help

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Question 962674: For the system of equations y = x2 + 3 and y = b, name a value for b for which the system of equations has no solution.
How would i figure this out? Thanks for your help
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+y+=+x%5E2+%2B+3+
+y+=+b+
Since +x%5E2+ cannot be negative,
+y+ cannot be less than +3+
so, +b+=+0+ gives no solution