On your own paper, graph the system of equations and identify the solution.

[tex]\[
\begin{array}{l}
x + y = 5 \\
x + y = 3
\end{array}
\][/tex]

A. (1, 2)
B. (4, 1)
C. No Solution
D. Infinitely Many Solutions



Answer :

Sure, let's work through solving this step-by-step.

### 1. Understand the System of Equations

We have the following system of linear equations:
[tex]\[ \begin{array}{l} x + y = 5 \\ x + y = 3 \end{array} \][/tex]

### 2. Graphing the Equations

To graph these equations, let's first understand what each of them represents.

#### Equation 1: [tex]\( x + y = 5 \)[/tex]
- If [tex]\( x = 0 \)[/tex], then [tex]\( y = 5 \)[/tex]. So one point on the graph is [tex]\( (0, 5) \)[/tex].
- If [tex]\( y = 0 \)[/tex], then [tex]\( x = 5 \)[/tex]. So another point on the graph is [tex]\( (5, 0) \)[/tex].

We can draw a straight line passing through these two points.

#### Equation 2: [tex]\( x + y = 3 \)[/tex]
- If [tex]\( x = 0 \)[/tex], then [tex]\( y = 3 \)[/tex]. So one point on the graph is [tex]\( (0, 3) \)[/tex].
- If [tex]\( y = 0 \)[/tex], then [tex]\( x = 3 \)[/tex]. So another point on the graph is [tex]\( (3, 0) \)[/tex].

We can also draw a straight line passing through these two points.

### 3. Compare the Lines on the Graph

Notice that both lines have the same slope but different intercepts. They are parallel lines. Parallel lines will never intersect.

### 4. Identify the Solution

The solution to a system of equations represented graphically corresponds to points where the lines intersect.

Since the lines [tex]\( x + y = 5 \)[/tex] and [tex]\( x + y = 3 \)[/tex] are parallel and do not intersect, there is no point that satisfies both equations simultaneously.

### Conclusion

Hence, the system of equations:
[tex]\[ \begin{array}{l} x + y = 5 \\ x + y = 3 \end{array} \][/tex]
has no solution.

So, the correct option is:
- No Solution