To analyze the statement, let's look at the two equations provided:
- \( y = -x + 3 \)
- \( x + y = 8 \)
First, we can rewrite the second equation in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) to make it easier to compare the lines:
Starting from \( x + y = 8 \):
- Subtract \( x \) from both sides to get \( y = -x + 8 \).
Now we have both equations:
- \( y = -x + 3 \)
- \( y = -x + 8 \)
Now we can identify the slopes and y-intercepts:
- The slope of the first line (from \( y = -x + 3 \)) is \(-1\), and the y-intercept is \(3\).
- The slope of the second line (from \( y = -x + 8 \)) is also \(-1\), and the y-intercept is \(8\).
Since both lines have the same slope but different y-intercepts, they are parallel and will never intersect. Therefore, the system of equations has no solution.
Therefore, the correct response is:
- The statement is false, because the lines are parallel.