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algebraWhich statement is true about the system and ?
A
It has no solution.
B
The solution is a strip between lines.
C
The solution is the entire plane.
D
It has exactly one solution.
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Analyze geometry.
- Lines: Parallel ().
- Regions: Above the top line () vs Below the bottom line (). Note: , so is above .
- Overlap: None.
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Choice B is incorrect because that would be . Choice C is incorrect.Choice D is incorrect.