What Does It Mean When An Equation Has No Solution?

What Does It Mean When An Equation Has No Solution?

Note:

Sometimes equations have no solution. This means that no matter what value is plugged in for the variable, you will ALWAYS get a contradiction. Watch this tutorial and learn what it takes for an equation to have no solution.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • untrue
  • variable
  • contradiction
  • unequal sides
  • false
  • never true
  • no solution
  • no value
  • different sides
  • not equal
  • right side
  • left side
  • sides never equal
  • group variables
  • variables cancel

Background Tutorials

  • Evaluating Expressions

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

Further Exploration

  • Definitions of Systems

  • Identity Equations and Equations with No Solution

      • How Do You Solve an Equation with No Solution?How Do You Solve an Equation with No Solution?

      How Do You Solve an Equation with No Solution?

      Trying to solve an equation with variables on both sides of the equation? Figure out how to get those variables together and solve the equation with this tutorial! Surprise! Turns out, this equation has no solution. Check out this tutorial and see why!