Question

Determine how many solutions each equation has.

3 (x + 3) = 7 + 3x + 6 - x

8 (x + 2) = 5x + 16 + 3x

6x + 2 - 4x = 2 (x + 2)

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Answered by GPT 3.5
To determine the number of solutions for each equation, simplify and solve for x:

1) 3 (x + 3) = 7 + 3x + 6 - x
Simplify: 3x + 9 = 13 + 2x
Combine like terms: x = 4

The equation has one solution.

2) 8 (x + 2) = 5x + 16 + 3x
Simplify: 8x + 16 = 8x + 16
The equation is an identity. It is true for all values of x.

The equation has infinitely many solutions.

3) 6x + 2 - 4x = 2 (x + 2)
Simplify: 2x + 2 = 2x + 4
Subtract 2x from both sides: 2 = 4

The equation has no solution.

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