Linear Equation with No Solution

Linear Equation with No Solution

Introduction

Linear equations help us find unknown values. Sometimes, when we solve a linear equation, we get one answer. Other times, we find that no value can make the equation true. This is called a linear equation...

Imagine two ride-sharing companies offering different pricing plans, and you want to know if they ever cost the same.

Company A charges a $5 pick up fee plus $2 per mile, and Company B charges a $10 pick up fee plus $2 per mile.

The total cost for Company A can be written as y = 2x + 5, and for Company B, it can be writt...