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- what is the answer when you graph 2 equations and they graph to be the same line?
- when you look at 2 equations and they have the same slope, but different y-intercepts... what is the answer?
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Step1: Recall linear system types
For two linear equations, if their graphs are the same line, they are dependent (infinitely many solutions).
Step2: Confirm the case
Same line means equations are equivalent, so infinitely many solutions.
Step1: Recall slope - intercept form
Linear equations in \(y = mx + b\) form: same \(m\) (slope), different \(b\) (y - intercept) means parallel lines.
Step2: Determine solution existence
Parallel lines never intersect, so no solution (inconsistent system).
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Infinitely many solutions (or "dependent system" with infinitely many solutions)