Question

Brianna graphed the equations y=2x+3.5 and y=2.5x−1 below and said the lines on the graph below are parallel and do not intersect, so the system has no solution. Is Brianna correct? Select the answer option that best explains why or why not.

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Answer 1

Disagree because the slopes are different.

Explanation:

When an equation is in y=mx+b form, answering these kinds of questions becomes easier. "M" is your slope, so if m for both equations match, then your lines will be parallel. This one shows the first equation as 2/1, so you would rise 2 and run 1. but the second is 2.5 or 5/2, so you would rise 5 and run 2. rise meaning y-axis and run being the x-axis. Whenever possible, I turn equations to the y=mx+b form because it makes everything a bit clearer, in my opinion.