Q. 141 - Precalculus Enhanced with Graphing Utilities

Question

If two distinct lines have the same $y$

intercept, but different slopes, can they have the same $x$-intercept?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

No they do not have same $x$-intercept

Step 1: Given information

We are given 2 lines such that they have same $y$-intercept but different slopes.

Step 2: Explanation

No they do not have same $x$-intercept as they have different slope and same $y$-intercept there $x$-intercept has to be different.