One Solution, No Solution, Infinitely Many Solutions

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What does it mean if an equation has infinite solutions?

Back

It means that no matter what constant is substituted in for the variable, the equation is ALWAYS true.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

Back

It means that no matter what constant is substituted in for the variable, the equation will NEVER be true.

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What does it mean if an equation has one solution?

Back

It means that only this ONE solution will make the equation true.

Front

Solve the equation: 3(x-2) + 1 = 3x - 5

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Infinite Solutions

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Solve the equation: 12(x + 3) = 4(2x + 9) + 4x

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Infinite Solutions

Front

Simplify and determine the solution: 3x - 7 = 3(x - 3) + 2

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Infinite Solutions

Front

Simplify and determine the solution: 3x - 8 = 3(x - 4) + 1

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No Solutions

Front

What is the first step in solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

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Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.