Solving One-Variable Equations: Hot and Cold Activity
Skill:
Determine whether a linear equation has one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution.
Solving One-Variable Equations: Hot and Cold Activity
Experiment with substituting different values into an equation. Determine whether there are 0, 1, or an infinite number of solutions.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Open-ended question 1
How can you tell if an equation has one solution? Give an example.
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Open-ended question 2
How can you tell if an equation has no solution? Give an example.
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Open-ended question 3
How can you tell if an equation has infinitely many solutions? Give an example.
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