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Can you please give and explain please. I dont get it

Can you please give and explain please. I dont get it-example-1

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Answer: a = 3, b = 2

Explanation:

When a system of linear equations has no solution, they are parallel and do not share the same y-intercept.

Parallel lines have the same slope so a must equal 3.

The first equation's y-intercept is -2, so the only other option is b = 2.

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