Question
How many solutions does the system have?
y=−5x+1
y=1−5x
y=−5x+1
y=1−5x
Answers
oobleck
since the lines have the same slope (-5), they are either
(a) the same line (infinitely many solutions)
(b) parallel lines (no solutions)
so, which is it? rearrange the equations into the same form to see.
(a) the same line (infinitely many solutions)
(b) parallel lines (no solutions)
so, which is it? rearrange the equations into the same form to see.