Common Core: 8th Grade Math : Give Examples of Linear Equations: CCSS.Math.Content.8.EE.C.7a

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Example Question #122 : Expressions & Equations

Select the option that describes the solution(s) for the following equation:

\(\displaystyle 8=23b-23b+8\)

 

Possible Answers:

No solution

Infinitely many solutions 

One solution 

Correct answer:

Infinitely many solutions 

Explanation:

Let's begin by discussing our answer choices:

In order for an equation to have no solution, the equation, when solved, must equal a false statement; for example, \(\displaystyle 1=2\)

In order for an equation to have one solution, the equation, when solved for a variable, but equal a single value; for example, \(\displaystyle x=3\)

In order for an equation to have infinitely many solutions, the equation, when solved, must equal a statement that is always true; for example, \(\displaystyle 4=4\) 

To answer this question, we can solve the equation:

\(\displaystyle 8=23b-23b+8\)

\(\displaystyle 8=8\)

This equation equals a statement that is always true; thus, the correct answer is infinitely many solutions.  

Example Question #123 : Expressions & Equations

Select the option that describes the solution(s) for the following equation:

\(\displaystyle 0=-9y+9y\)

 

Possible Answers:

No solution

Infinitely many solutions 

One solution

Correct answer:

Infinitely many solutions 

Explanation:

Let's begin by discussing our answer choices:

In order for an equation to have no solution, the equation, when solved, must equal a false statement; for example, \(\displaystyle 1=2\)

In order for an equation to have one solution, the equation, when solved for a variable, but equal a single value; for example, \(\displaystyle x=3\)

In order for an equation to have infinitely many solutions, the equation, when solved, must equal a statement that is always true; for example, \(\displaystyle 4=4\) 

To answer this question, we can solve the equation:

\(\displaystyle 0=-9y+9y\)

\(\displaystyle 0=0\)

This equation equals a statement that is always true; thus, the correct answer is infinitely many solutions.  

Example Question #124 : Expressions & Equations

Select the option that describes the solution(s) for the following equation:

\(\displaystyle 14d+12=17d\)

 

Possible Answers:

One solution 

Infinitely many solutions 

No solution

Correct answer:

One solution 

Explanation:

Let's begin by discussing our answer choices:

In order for an equation to have no solution, the equation, when solved, must equal a false statement; for example, \(\displaystyle 1=2\)

In order for an equation to have one solution, the equation, when solved for a variable, but equal a single value; for example, \(\displaystyle x=3\)

In order for an equation to have infinitely many solutions, the equation, when solved, must equal a statement that is always true; for example, \(\displaystyle 4=4\) 

To answer this question, we can solve the equation:

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}14d+12=17d\\ -14d\ \ \ \ \ \ \ -14d\end{array}}{12=3d}\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{12}{3}=\frac{3d}{3}\)

\(\displaystyle 4=d\)

This equation equals a single value; thus, the correct answer is one solution.  

Example Question #12 : Give Examples Of Linear Equations: Ccss.Math.Content.8.Ee.C.7a

Select the option that describes the solution(s) for the following equation:

\(\displaystyle -9x=-10x+8\)

 

Possible Answers:

Infinitely many solutions 

One solution

No solution

Correct answer:

One solution

Explanation:

Let's begin by discussing our answer choices:

In order for an equation to have no solution, the equation, when solved, must equal a false statement; for example, \(\displaystyle 1=2\)

In order for an equation to have one solution, the equation, when solved for a variable, but equal a single value; for example, \(\displaystyle x=3\)

In order for an equation to have infinitely many solutions, the equation, when solved, must equal a statement that is always true; for example, \(\displaystyle 4=4\) 

To answer this question, we can solve the equation:

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}-9x=-10x+8\\ +10x\ +10x\ \ \ \ \ \end{array}}{12=3d}\)

\(\displaystyle x=8\)

This equation equals a single value; thus, the correct answer is one solution.  

 

Example Question #11 : Give Examples Of Linear Equations: Ccss.Math.Content.8.Ee.C.7a

Select the option that describes the solution(s) for the following equation:

\(\displaystyle 15y=5y+70\)

 

Possible Answers:

Infinitely many solutions 

No solution

One solution 

Correct answer:

One solution 

Explanation:

Let's begin by discussing our answer choices:

In order for an equation to have no solution, the equation, when solved, must equal a false statement; for example, \(\displaystyle 1=2\)

In order for an equation to have one solution, the equation, when solved for a variable, but equal a single value; for example, \(\displaystyle x=3\)

In order for an equation to have infinitely many solutions, the equation, when solved, must equal a statement that is always true; for example, \(\displaystyle 4=4\) 

To answer this question, we can solve the equation:

\(\displaystyle \frac{\begin{array}[b]{r}15y=5y+70\\ -5y -5y\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \end{array}}{10y=70}\)

\(\displaystyle \frac{10y}{10}=\frac{70}{10}\)

\(\displaystyle y=7\)

This equation equals a single value; thus, the correct answer is one solution.  

Example Question #12 : Give Examples Of Linear Equations: Ccss.Math.Content.8.Ee.C.7a

Select the option that describes the solution(s) for the following equation:

\(\displaystyle 21=-16x+16x+21\)

Possible Answers:

One solution 

No solution

Infinitely many solutions 

Correct answer:

Infinitely many solutions 

Explanation:

Let's begin by discussing our answer choices:

In order for an equation to have no solution, the equation, when solved, must equal a false statement; for example, \(\displaystyle 1=2\)

In order for an equation to have one solution, the equation, when solved for a variable, but equal a single value; for example, \(\displaystyle x=3\)

In order for an equation to have infinitely many solutions, the equation, when solved, must equal a statement that is always true; for example, \(\displaystyle 4=4\) 

To answer this question, we can solve the equation:

\(\displaystyle 21=-16x+16x+21\)

\(\displaystyle 21=21\)

This equation equals a statement that is always true; thus, the correct answer is infinitely many solutions.  

 

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