8.ee.7 Solution to Equations in one variable

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What is a system of equations?

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A set of two or more equations that share variables.

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What is the solution to an equation?

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

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What does it mean if a system of equations has no solution?

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It means that the equations represent parallel lines that never intersect.

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What does it mean if a system of equations has infinite solutions?

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It means that the equations represent the same line, so every point on the line is a solution.

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No solution.

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Infinite solutions.

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Infinite solutions.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.