Algebra 1 · Systems of Equations & Inequalities

Infinitely Many Solutions

Algebra 1 · Systems of Equations & Inequalities

Definition

A system has infinitely many solutions when both equations represent the same line, so every point on it is a solution.

Examples

  • y = 2x + 1 and 2y = 4x + 2 are the same line.
  • The two equations simplify to identical lines.

Key rule

Same line means every point works - infinite solutions.

Memory hook

Same line twice = infinite solutions.