Literal Equations & More B

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Solve for y: 14x + 7y = 49

Back

y = -2x + 7

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What indicates that an equation has NO SOLUTION?

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3 = 2

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Back

no solution

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What does it mean if an equation is an IDENTITY?

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Any number could be substituted into the original equation and you'll get the same number on both sides.

Front

What is a literal equation?

Back

An equation that involves two or more variables and is solved for one variable in terms of the others.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 7?

Back

x = 2

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What does it mean for an equation to have infinite solutions?

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The equation is true for all values of the variable.

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What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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It is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.