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Line A is represented by the following equation: x + y = 2What is most likely the equation for line B so the set of equations has no solution? x + 2y = 22x + 2y = 42x + y = 2x + y = 4

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The solution for a linear system is the intercept between the lines of each equation. For the system to have no solution, the lines must be parallel, therefore, they have the same slope with different y-intercepts. The line that fits this description is:


x+y=4

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