SOLUTION: system of two linear equations may have zero solutions if the lines do not have the same slope. true or false?

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Question 810863: system of two linear equations may have zero solutions if the lines do not have the same slope. true or false?
Found 2 solutions by rfer, richwmiller:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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False
different slopes will have a common point of intersection

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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false
If they have the same slope the lines are identical or parallel.
If they are identical there are an infinite number of solutions.
Any other lines must cross at some point.