Question
Rewrite the equation 52x−8−1=9 as two equations joined by “and.”(1 point)
Responses
52x−8−1=9 and x≠−4
Start Fraction 5 over 2 x minus 8 End Fraction minus 1 equals 9 and x does not equal negative 4
52x−8−1=9 and x≠8
Start Fraction 5 over 2 x minus 8 End Fraction minus 1 equals 9 and x does not equal 8
52x−8−1=9 and x≠4
Start Fraction 5 over 2 x minus 8 End Fraction minus 1 equals 9 and x does not equal 4
52x−8=9 and x≠−8
Responses
52x−8−1=9 and x≠−4
Start Fraction 5 over 2 x minus 8 End Fraction minus 1 equals 9 and x does not equal negative 4
52x−8−1=9 and x≠8
Start Fraction 5 over 2 x minus 8 End Fraction minus 1 equals 9 and x does not equal 8
52x−8−1=9 and x≠4
Start Fraction 5 over 2 x minus 8 End Fraction minus 1 equals 9 and x does not equal 4
52x−8=9 and x≠−8
Answers
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To rewrite the equation \( 52x - 8 - 1 = 9 \) as two equations joined by "and," we first simplify the given equation.
Starting from:
\[ 52x - 8 - 1 = 9 \]
we can simplify it to:
\[ 52x - 9 = 9 \]
Adding 9 to both sides:
\[ 52x = 18 \]
Now we can express this as two equations:
1. \( 52x = 18 \)
2. Since there are no restrictions or values of \( x \) that need to be excluded, we can express the second part as a placeholder, but there's no natural "not equal" condition given in this equation.
Thus, the most logical option based on your responses would be:
\[ 52x - 9 = 9 \text{ and } x \text{ is any real number} \]
Since none of your provided responses match correctly, the closest accurate transformation based on the simplification would be:
**Not provided in your responses, but could be written as:**
\[ 52x - 9 = 9 \text{ and } x \text{ is any real number} \]
If we strictly need to choose from your given options:
1. The first equation must hold true as part of the "and," and the second part should logically follow from the context of exclusions but your options suggest there's a specific \( x \) to be excluded in each case.
If your question allows us to focus on whether there's a restriction that would directly come from isolating \( x \), the choice that affects the numeric end would remain unclear without verifying original constraints.
The response that maintains logical integrity, however, would focus solely on the equation itself:
\[ 52x - 9 = 9 \]
Thus in conclusion, if forced to apply one of the choices provided, there isn't a perfect option. Can you please clarify the intention regarding exclusions or desired form?
Starting from:
\[ 52x - 8 - 1 = 9 \]
we can simplify it to:
\[ 52x - 9 = 9 \]
Adding 9 to both sides:
\[ 52x = 18 \]
Now we can express this as two equations:
1. \( 52x = 18 \)
2. Since there are no restrictions or values of \( x \) that need to be excluded, we can express the second part as a placeholder, but there's no natural "not equal" condition given in this equation.
Thus, the most logical option based on your responses would be:
\[ 52x - 9 = 9 \text{ and } x \text{ is any real number} \]
Since none of your provided responses match correctly, the closest accurate transformation based on the simplification would be:
**Not provided in your responses, but could be written as:**
\[ 52x - 9 = 9 \text{ and } x \text{ is any real number} \]
If we strictly need to choose from your given options:
1. The first equation must hold true as part of the "and," and the second part should logically follow from the context of exclusions but your options suggest there's a specific \( x \) to be excluded in each case.
If your question allows us to focus on whether there's a restriction that would directly come from isolating \( x \), the choice that affects the numeric end would remain unclear without verifying original constraints.
The response that maintains logical integrity, however, would focus solely on the equation itself:
\[ 52x - 9 = 9 \]
Thus in conclusion, if forced to apply one of the choices provided, there isn't a perfect option. Can you please clarify the intention regarding exclusions or desired form?
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