Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter F - Foundations: A Prelude to Functions - Section F.3 Lines - F.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 33: 141

Answer

They can not have the same $x$-intercepts.

Work Step by Step

Two distinct lines means the lines are different. If the two lines had the same $x$-intercepts and $y$-intercepts, then they would not be distinct lines.. Therefore, if two distinct line have the same $y$-intercept but different slopes, then they can not have the same $x$-intercepts.
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