One Solution, No Solution, Infinite Solutions

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What does 'One Solution' mean in algebra?

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It means there is exactly one value of the variable that satisfies the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does 'No Solution' mean in algebra?

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It means there are no values of the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What does 'Infinite Solutions' mean in algebra?

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It means there are countless values of the variable that satisfy the equation, often because the equation simplifies to a true statement.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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Solve for x: 5x + 4 = 3(2x - 5) - (x + 5)

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No Solution

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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Solve for m: 5m - 9 = 8(m + 4) - 3(m + 10)

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No Solution

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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Solve for x: -3(x + 6) = -3(2x + 4)

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One Solution

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Solve for x: 7x + 3 = 5(2x + 5) - (3x + 22)

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Infinite Solution

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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Solve for c: 2(15c + 8) = 9(2c + 4) - (3c + 2)

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One Solution

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the first step to solve an equation?

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Isolate the variable by performing inverse operations.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2