The student's work is incorrect and does not solve the equation.
The equation has infinitely many solutions because both sides simplify to the same expression:
2(2x + 2) = 4(x + 4)
4x + 4 = 4x + 16
4x + 4x = 16 - 4
8x = 12
x = 3/2
Therefore, the equation has one solution.
A student solved the following equation using the following steps:
2(2x + 2) = 4(x + 4)
4x + 4 = 4x + 4
4 = 4
Infinite solutions
Based on the student's work, the equation was solved ____ .
The equation solved correctly would show that it has _____ solution(s)
1 answer
1 answer