Question

Please help 50 points!!!

How many solutions does this system of equations have?
y = 5x + 4
y = 5(x + 1)

A. none
B. exactly one
C. exactly two
D. infinitely many

Answer 1

algebra

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y = 5x + 4

y = 5(x + 1)

both of them are same, so we can say

y = y

5x + 4 ≠ 5x + 5

5x - 5x ≠ 5 - 4

0 ≠ 1

it means, the solutions is none.

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Answer 2

Answer: A. None

Explanation:

The equations are parallel as they have the same slope, therefore there are no solutions.