Question

Michelle correctly solved a linear equation and the last line of her work was 1=2 which statement best describes the solution to the equation Michelle was solving

Answer 1

GIVEN :

Michelle correctly solved a linear equation and the last line of her work was 1 = 2

a) The only solution is 1

b) The only solution is 2

c) The solutions are 1 and 2

d) The equation has infinitely many solutions

e) The equation has no solutions.

TO FIND :

The  statement best describes the solution to the equation Michelle was solving.

SOLUTION :

Given that Michelle correctly solved a linear equation and the last line of her work was 1=2

By the definition the solved equation has no solutions.

Since $1\neq 2$ it has no solution.

Option e) The equation has no solutions is correct

The statement best describes the solution to the equation Michelle was solving is "The equation has no solutions"