One Solution, No Solution, Infinite Solutions

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What is a system of equations?

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A set of two or more equations with the same variables that are solved together.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

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What does it mean if a system of equations has one solution?

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It means there is exactly one set of values for the variables that satisfies all equations in the system.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does it mean if a system of equations has no solution?

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It means there are no values for the variables that can satisfy all equations in the system, indicating that the lines represented by the equations are parallel.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What does it mean if a system of equations has infinite solutions?

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It means there are countless sets of values for the variables that satisfy all equations in the system, indicating that the equations represent the same line.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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How can you determine if a system of equations has one solution?

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If the equations represent lines that intersect at a single point, the system has one solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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How can you determine if a system of equations has no solution?

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If the equations represent parallel lines that never intersect, the system has no solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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How can you determine if a system of equations has infinite solutions?

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If the equations represent the same line, the system has infinite solutions.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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What is the graphical representation of a system with one solution?

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Two lines intersecting at a single point.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the graphical representation of a system with no solution?

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Two parallel lines that do not intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What is the graphical representation of a system with infinite solutions?

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Two lines that lie on top of each other.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A