Pre-Algebra, Student Edition
Pre-Algebra, Student Edition
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ISBN: 9780078885150
Author: McGraw-Hill
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
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Chapter 5.5, Problem 55HP
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To explain: The method to determine if the equation has no solution, one solution, or if all numbers are solutions.

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Answer to Problem 55HP

If we solve any equation and get a value for the variable then the equation has one solution

If we solve an equation and get a false result, then the equation has no solution.

If we solve an equation and get a true result, then the equation has infinitely many solution.

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While solving an equation either we can get a solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions. Let us discuss these three cases.

  1. The equation has one solution
    2. If we solve any equation and get a value for the variable then the equation has one solution. For example

      x+2=5x=5−2x=3

    Here, we can see that there is only one solution x=3

  2. The equation has no solution
    3. If we solve an equation and get a false result, then the equation has no solution.

    For example,

      2x+2=2x+52x−2x=5−20=3

    Since, 0≠3 hence, we end in a false result which means the equation has no solution

  3. The equation has infinitely many solutions
    4. If we solve an equation and get a true result, then the equation has infinitely many solution.

    For example,

      2x+2=2x+22x−2x=2−20=0

    Since, 0=0 is true hence, the equation has infinitely many solutions.

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