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Equations come in all different shapes and sizes,

00:11

no matter how much they try sticking to their diets.

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Some equations have no solutions.

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These are called contradictions.

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No they're not. Yes, they are.

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For instance, the equation X + 1 = X + 5

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would be a contradiction

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because no value of X will make that equation true.

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It would be like saying a zebra is the same thing as a lion.

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There can also be equations with infinite solutions, which are called identities.

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Anything you plug into these equations will make the equation true.

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The equation 2 X + 1 = 2X + 1 is an identity

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because it'll always be true for any value of X.

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It's like a mirror. Anything placed in front of the mirror will be reflected back.

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Conditional equations have a limited number of solutions.

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These guys are only true when certain values are plugged in.

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The equation 2X = 6 is limited

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because it'll only work when X is 3.

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No other value will make the equation true.

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It'd be like saying only zebras are acceptable for tourists, and no other animals.

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The important thing is to find out what type of equation you're facing.

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Otherwise, you might get into some trouble.

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