One Solution, No Solution, Infinite Solutions

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form ax + by = c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What does it mean for a system of equations to have one solution?

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A system of equations has one solution when the lines intersect at exactly one point, meaning there is one unique solution for the variables.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What does it mean for a system of equations to have no solution?

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A system of equations has no solution when the lines are parallel and never intersect, indicating that there is no set of values for the variables that satisfies both equations.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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What does it mean for a system of equations to have infinitely many solutions?

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A system of equations has infinitely many solutions when the equations represent the same line, meaning any point on the line is a solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

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Solve: 3x + 15 = 3(x + 5) - x

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x = 0

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Identify the second equation that makes the system have no solution: 3x + y = -5.

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3x + y = 4

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

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

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No solutions

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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Solve: 12(x + 3) = 4(2x + 9) + 5x

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x = 0

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Solve: 3x + 15 = 3(x + 5)

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Infinitely Many Solutions

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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

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The graphical representation is two parallel lines that never intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A