no solution one solution infinite solutions

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What does 'no solution' mean in an equation?

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It means that there are no values for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What does 'one solution' mean in an equation?

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It means that there is exactly one value for the variable that satisfies the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does 'infinite solutions' mean in an equation?

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It means that there are countless values for the variable that satisfy the equation, often because the equation simplifies to a true statement.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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Solve: 2x + 3 = 2x + 5

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No Solution

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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Solve: 3x + 4 = 3x + 4

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Infinite Solutions

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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Solve: 5x - 2 = 3x + 6

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x = 4

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Solve: 4(x - 1) = 2(x + 3)

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x = 5

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Solve: 6x + 1 = 3(2x + 1)

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No Solution

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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Solve: 2(x + 3) = 2x + 6

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Infinite Solutions

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What is the first step in solving an equation?

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Isolate the variable by performing inverse operations.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A