When Equations Have Infinite Solutions?

When Equations Have Infinite Solutions?

An infinite solution has both sides equal. For example, 6x + 2y - 8 = 12x +4y - 16. If you simplify the equation using an infinite solutions formula or method, you'll get both sides equal, hence, it is an infinite solution.

How do you know if an equation has infinite solutions?

We can identify which case it is by looking at our results. If we end up with the same term on both sides of the equal sign, such as 4 = 4 or 4x = 4x, then we have infinite solutions. If we end up with different numbers on either side of the equal sign, as in 4 = 5, then we have no solutions.

What is an equation with infinite solutions?

No solution would mean that there is no answer to the equation. It is impossible for the equation to be true no matter what value we assign to the variable. Infinite solutions would mean that any value for the variable would make the equation true.

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