Explain the difference between an equation and a system of equations. Discuss the solution(s) in your explanation.

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Step 1  equation- a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal  Step 2  A system of equations is a group of equations that relate to each other. For a system of equations to have a single solution, there must be at least as many equations as variables.  typically, a system of equations will only have one solution if there are as many equations as variables.  If the variables are raised to a power greater than one, there could be more than one solution.  If two of the equations in a system are the same equation, but written differently, the equation will have infinite solutions.  For example 2x−y=4 and y=2x+4 would produce an infinite number of solutions.  It is possible for a system of equations to have no solution.  For example, parallel lines never intersect, so there is no solution (2x+1=0 and 2x+1=2).

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