A system has two linear equations with two variables. The graphs of the first equations has a negative reciprocal slope of the second equation. How many solutions does the system have?

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A system has two linear equations with two variables. The graphs of the first equations has a negative reciprocal slope of the second equation. How many solutions does the system have?

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Answer:

One

Explanation:

These are 2 perpendicular lines

(Because m2 = -1/m1)

Hence non-parallel. So they meet at one point

Alessandro Mariani answered Nov 20, 2021

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