Asked by Anonymous
                Do the following lines intersect? If yes, show the the point of intersection, if any.  5x+8y=-5  -x-1.6y=14
Can someone help me get started? Im stuck. Thanks!
            
        Can someone help me get started? Im stuck. Thanks!
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                    Answered by
            Damon
            
    8 y = -5 x - 5
1.6 y = -x - 14
slope of first = -5/8
slope of second = -1/1.6 which is -5/8
therefore, no, they have the same slope and are either parallel or identical.
    
1.6 y = -x - 14
slope of first = -5/8
slope of second = -1/1.6 which is -5/8
therefore, no, they have the same slope and are either parallel or identical.
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