If the graphs of the linear equations in a system are parallel, what does that mean about the possible solution (s) of the system?

A) there are infinitely many solutions

B) the lines in a system cannot be parallel

C) there is no solution

D) there is exactly one solution

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Mcmahon

10 April, 19:41

If the graphs of the linear equations in a system are parallel, what does that mean about the possible solution (s) of the system?

A) there are infinitely many solutions

B) the lines in a system cannot be parallel

C) there is no solution

D) there is exactly one solution

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Tyree Wall · Answer 1

2 possibilities:

1) one line coincides with the other: infinitely many solutions.

2) the lines never intersect; one is parallel to the other but does not touch or cross it: NO solution

If the graphs of the linear equations in a system are parallel, what does that mean about the possible solution (s) of the system?A) there are infinitely many solutionsB) the lines in a system cannot be parallelC) there is no solutionD) there is exactly one solution

If the graphs of the linear equations in a system are parallel, what does that mean about the possible solution (s) of the system?

A) there are infinitely many solutions

B) the lines in a system cannot be parallel

C) there is no solution

D) there is exactly one solution