Match the system of equations to the number of solutions it has.

(3 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question.
y=5x+7

3y-15x=21

y=-13x-4

y=3x+6

y=5x-1

y=5x+2

1 answer

To determine the number of solutions for the given system of equations, we should analyze the slopes and intercepts of the lines represented by each equation.

  1. y = 5x + 7

    • Slope = 5
  2. 3y - 15x = 21

    • Rewriting gives: y = 5x + 7
    • Slope = 5 (same as first equation)
  3. y = -13x - 4

    • Slope = -13 (different slope)
  4. y = 3x + 6

    • Slope = 3 (different slope)
  5. y = 5x - 1

    • Slope = 5 (same slope as 1st and 2nd equations)
  6. y = 5x + 2

    • Slope = 5 (same slope as 1st, 2nd, and 5th equations)

Now we categorize based on the slopes:

  • Equations 1, 2, 5, and 6 have the same slope (5), meaning they are parallel and hence do not intersect. They do not share any solutions.
  • Equations 3 and 4 have different slopes (-13 and 3 respectively). They will intersect with each other and with the equations with slope 5 at two distinct points (since they are not parallel to each other).

Conclusion

Therefore, we can conclude:

  • The equations with the same slope (y = 5x + 7; 3y - 15x = 21; y = 5x - 1; y = 5x + 2) have zero solutions among themselves.
  • Thus, you have two distinct lines (which will intersect) represented by equations with different slopes.

Final Matching

  • Equations with zero solutions: y = 5x + 7; 3y - 15x = 21; y = 5x - 1; y = 5x + 2
  • Equations that intersect (at least one solution): y = -13x - 4; y = 3x + 6

This gives you an overall understanding of the number of solutions for the various equations presented.