Question bank / Systems of two linear equations in two variables
In the system of equations, is a constant. For what value of does the system have no solution?
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Answer: 8
Divide the second equation by : . A system of two linear equations has no solution when the lines are parallel and distinct, with equal slopes and different -intercepts. The -intercepts, and , are already different, so set the slopes equal: , which gives .
Answering matches to the first slope without first dividing the second equation by .
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