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If a system of linear equations has no solution, what do you know about the slopes and y-intercepts of the graphs of the equations?

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Answer:

The slopes of the graphs are the same and the y-intercepts of the graphs are different.

Explanation:

User Bajju
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No solution means the slopes of the equations are the same, because they're parallel.  Because they different and parallel lines, the y-intercepts will be different.
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