A mathematics class has studied linear equations, their graphs, and the results of multiplying both sides of an equation by a constant, or adding or s

Joni Kenny

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2021-05-14

A mathematics class has studied linear equations, their graphs, and the results of multiplying both sides of an equation by a constant, or adding or subtracting two equations. Some properties of linear equations given by some of the students are stated. In each exercise justify that the statement is valid or in error. Brittany said that if two linear equations are added or subtracted and the result is of the form 0=a constant, then the lines are parallel.

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BleabyinfibiaG

Skilled2021-05-15Added 118 answers

If the equations represent vertical lines (all of which are parallel),
x=b1
x=b2
After subtracting, this is true, if a=0, that is, if b1=b2.
If b1=b2 the equations represent one and the same line.
If the equations represent lines with slope
y=m1x+b1
y=m2x+b2
After subtracting, the RHS will lose the term containg x only if m1 = m2, that is, if the lines have same slopes.
If b1 = b2, the two equations represent the sameline, so the statement is true , if a=0

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