Multi-Step Equations with No Solution, Infinite Solution, or One Solution

Who is this?

• Chuck the Elf
• Friend the Elf
• Buddy the Elf
• Barry the Elf

What is the definition of one solution?

• no matter what constant is substituted in for the variable, the equation is ALWAYS true
• no matter what constant is substituted in for the variable, the equation will NEVER be true
• only this ONE solution will make the equation true

• 11

• 12

• 13

• 14

What is the definition of no solution?

• no matter what constant is substituted in for the variable, the equation is ALWAYS true
• no matter what constant is substituted in for the variable, the equation will NEVER be true
• only this ONE solution will make the equation true

How many sizes did the Grinch's heart grow?

• 3 sizes
• 10 sizes
• 100 sizes
• 500 sizees

What is the definition of infinite solutions?

• no matter what constant is substituted in for the variable, the equation is ALWAYS true
• no matter what constant is substituted in for the variable, the equation will NEVER be true
• only this ONE solution will make the equation true

How many sides does a snowflake have?

• four
• six
• eight
• two

Solve:
2x + 1 = 2x - 1

• No Solution
• x = 0
• Infinitely Many Solutions

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

• No Solution
• x = 15
• Infinitely Many Solutions

How many gifts are received at the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas?

• 64
• 78
• 82
• 94