Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.6 - Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations - Exercises - Page 532: 56

Answer

a) $2$ solutions b) No solution

Work Step by Step

a) $y=c+2$ will translate graph of $y=c$ two units up. This means we will have two points of intersection and therefore, two solutions. b) $y=c-2$ will translate graph of $y=c$ two units down. This means we will have no points of intersection and therefore, no solutions.
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