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If a system of linear equations has no solution, what does this mean about two lines?

Select all that apply.
a. Two solutions
b. Parallel lines
c. One solution
d. No points in common
e. Same line

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D: No points in common

This is because a solution is when two lines intersect and the solution is the coordinate point of that intersection. Lines that do not intersect have no solution, thusly no points in common means no solution
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