Explanation
Correct answer: -14/15,-.9333,-0.933.
A linear equation in the form has no solution only when the coefficients of on each side of the equation are equal and the constant terms are not equal. Dividing both sides of the given equation by yields , or . Since it's given that the equation has no solution, the coefficient of on both sides of this equation must be equal, and the constant terms on both sides of this equation must not be equal. Since , and it's given that , the second condition is true. Thus, must be equal to . Note that -14/15, -.9333, and -0.933 are examples of ways to enter a correct answer.
Desmos solution:
Note: For no solution, match the x-coefficients; the regression gives k=-14/15, while n>1 keeps the constants unequal.
Enter in Desmos:
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Student discussion
viccereno_77 1 likes
Looking at the problem, if the equation has no solution, the slopes on both sides of the equation must be the same. If you divide 2 from both sides of the equation, you get the form kx-n = -14/15x - 18/19. The equation has no solution if k is also equal to -14/15, so the answer is -14/15. Furthermore, if n is greater than one, it further proves that there are no solutions because any positive value is greater than -18/19.
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