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The mathematical problem of parallel, skewed or intersecting lines is a classic problem in
differential and integral calculus.

Consider two lines in the Cartesian plane: one is the line y = mx + b and the other is the line y =
nx + c, where m, n, b, and c are constants. If the two lines are parallel, then m = n. If the two
lines are skewed, then m and n are different. If the two lines intersect, then there exists a point
(x, y) that satisfies both equations.

To find the point of intersection of the two lines, we can equate the two equations:

mx + b = nx + c

Rearranging the equation, we have:

mx - nx = c - b

Simplifying, we get:

(x(m-n)) = (c-b)

Thus, we can find the value of x:

x = (c-b)/(m-n)

To find the value of y, we can substitute the value of x in one of the original equations. For
example, if we choose the equation y = mx + b, we have:

y = m((c-b)/(m-n)) + b

Simplifying, we get:
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y = (mc - nb)/(m - n)

Thus, we can find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the two lines.

This problem is important because it is a practical application of concepts such as equations of

lines, systems of linear equations, and intersection of lines. It also has many applications in
various fields, including physics, engineering, economics, and statistics, where it is common to
work with systems of linear equations to model and analyze real-world phenomena.

Suppose we have n lines in the plane, given by the equations:

y1 = m1x + b1

y2 = m2x + b2

...

yn = mnx + bn

where m1, m2, ..., mn and b1, b2, ..., bn are constants.

If the lines are parallel, then all the slopes mi are equal. If the lines are skewed, then there are
no common points of intersection. If the lines intersect, then there exists a unique point of
intersection.

To find the point of intersection of the n lines, we need to solve the system of n equations
simultaneously:

y1 = m1x + b1

y2 = m2x + b2

...

yn = mnx + bn
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This is a system of n linear equations in n unknowns, which can be solved using various
methods, such as Gaussian elimination, Cramer's rule, or matrix inversion.

Once we have found the values of x and y that satisfy the system of equations, we can use
them to find the coordinates of the point of intersection.

This problem has many applications in geometry, engineering, physics, and computer graphics,
where it is important to find the points of intersection of curves or lines. For example, in
computer graphics, the intersection of lines can be used to determine the position of objects in
a scene or to generate realistic shadows and reflections. In physics, the intersection of
trajectories can be used to study collisions or the motion of particles in a