To determine the truth of the statement, let's analyze the two equations given:
- \( y = -x + 3 \)
- \( x + y = 8 \)
We can rearrange the second equation in the slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) to compare it with the first equation:
For \( x + y = 8 \):
- Subtract \( x \) from both sides: \[ y = -x + 8 \]
Now we have two equations:
- \( y = -x + 3 \)
- \( y = -x + 8 \)
Both equations have the same slope \(-1\), which means they are parallel lines. However, they have different y-intercepts (\(3\) and \(8\), respectively).
Since parallel lines do not intersect, there is no solution to the system of equations.
Therefore, the statement "Solving the system shows that there is no solution to the system" is true, and the best response is:
The statement is true, because the lines are parallel.