How many solutions does the system of equations below have?
y = –10x − 5
y
=
–7
4
x
+
1
8
The system of equations has no solutions because the slope of the first equation is -10 and the slope of the second equation is -7/4 which are not equal. This means the lines are parallel and will never intersect.
How many solutions does the system of equations below have?
y
=
5
4
x
− 4
y
=
8
7
x
−
7
5