One Solution, No Solution, Infinite Solutions

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What is the definition of 'one solution'?

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Only this ONE solution will make the equation true.

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What does 'no solution' mean in an equation?

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No matter what constant is substituted in for the variable, the equation will NEVER be true.

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What does 'infinite solutions' mean in an equation?

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No matter what constant is substituted in for the variable, the equation is ALWAYS true.

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Solve: 14 - 2(3p + 1) = 6(4 + p)

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One Solution

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

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Infinitely Many Solutions

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Solve: 8z - 22 = 3(3z + 11) - z

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No Solution

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol that represents an unknown value.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What is the first step in solving a linear equation?

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Isolate the variable on one side of the equation.