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algebra

Which system has no solution?

I. {y=2x+3y=2x1\begin{cases} y = 2x + 3 \\ y = 2x - 1 \end{cases}

II. {y=2x+3y=2x+3\begin{cases} y = 2x + 3 \\ y = -2x + 3 \end{cases}

III. {y=2x+32y=4x+6\begin{cases} y = 2x + 3 \\ 2y = 4x + 6 \end{cases}

A

I only

B

II only

C

III only

D

I and II only

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the correct answer. Let's analyze each system:

System I: y=2x+3y = 2x + 3 and y=2x1y = 2x - 1

  • Same slope (2), different y-intercepts (3 and -1)
  • Parallel linesNo solution

System II: y=2x+3y = 2x + 3 and y=2x+3y = -2x + 3

  • Different slopes (2 and -2)
  • Intersecting lines → One solution

System III: y=2x+3y = 2x + 3 and 2y=4x+62y = 4x + 6

  • Divide second by 2: y=2x+3y = 2x + 3
  • Same line → Infinitely many solutions

Conclusion: Only System I has no solution.

💡 Strategic Tip:

  • Same slope, different intercepts → No solution
  • Different slopes → One solution
  • Same equation → Infinitely many solutions

Choice B is incorrect because System II has one solution (lines intersect).

Choice C is incorrect because System III has infinitely many solutions (same line).

Choice D is incorrect because System II has one solution.