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Set 8: Systems of Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: D

For what value of mm does this system have no solution? {y=3x+5y=mx+2\begin{cases} y = 3x + 5 \\ y = mx + 2 \end{cases}

A.

m=2m = 2

B.

m=3m = -3

C.

m=5m = 5

D.

m=3m = 3

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. For no solution, the lines must be parallel (same slope, different y-intercepts). Analysis: - First line: slope = 3, y-intercept = 5 - Second line: slope = mm, y-intercept = 2 Condition for no solution: - Same slope: m=3m = 3 - Different y-intercepts: 525\neq 2 ✓ (already satisfied) Strategic Tip: Parallel lines in slope-intercept form have equal slopes but different y-intercepts. Choice A is incorrect because m=2m = 2 gives lines with different slopes (2 and 3), which intersect at one point. Choice B is incorrect because m=3m = -3 gives different slopes, so one solution. Choice C is incorrect because m=5m = 5 gives different slopes, so one solution.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is m=3m = 3

Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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