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Algebra.

Please help. Algebra.-example-1

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Answer:

8

Explanation:

A system of linear equations has no solution when the equations describe parallel lines. Parallel lines have the same slope. In your equation, the slope is the x-coefficient, 8. A parallel line will have a slope of 8.

The second equation will have a slope of 8 if the system has no solution.

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