You have made a substitution in order to solve a system of equations and now have an equation in one variable. Which of the following indicates that the original system represents a pair of parallel lines? Select one:

a.
x + 3 = x + 5

b.
x + 3 = 5

c.
2x + 3 = x + 5

d.
x + 3 = x + 3

Suppose you are choosing a 6-digit personal access code. this code is made up of 4 digits chosen from 1 to 9, followed by 2 letters chosen from a to z. any of these digits or letters can be repeated. find the total number of personal access codes that can be formed. 492,804 341,172 39,917,124 4,435,236