8th U4L8 Flashcard Review Game

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What is the mistake made when canceling terms in an equation?

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Canceling terms incorrectly can lead to wrong solutions. For example, canceling -2x - 2x instead of simplifying to -4x.

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x = 4

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x = 11

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x = 4

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What condition leads to infinitely many solutions in an equation?

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The left and right sides of the equation must be equivalent for all values of the variable.

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What is the result of distributing -1 to (3 + 7x)?

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-1(3 + 7x) = -3 - 7x.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value(s) of the variable that make the equation true.

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x = 11.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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