x Which equation has NO solution? A 15z+12 3 = 5x + 4 B 8-4z 10 = 4+ 2x C 43-20 2 = 2x-10 D 15+5 3 = 5x + 6

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To determine which equation has no solution, we can solve each equation step-by-step to see if we arrive at a contradiction.

Let's evaluate each equation:

Option A:

$15 z + 12 = 5 x + 4$

Rearranging, we get:

$15 z - 5 x = - 8$

This can potentially have many solutions depending on the values of $z$ and $x$ .

Option B:

$8 - 4 z = 10 - 4 + 2 x$

This simplifies to:

$8 - 4 z = 6 + 2 x$

Rearranging gives:

$- 4 z - 2 x = - 2$

Which can again have solutions depending on $z$ and $x$ .

Option C:

$43 - 20 = 2 x - 10$

This simplifies to:

$23 = 2 x - 10$

Adding 10 to both sides:

$33 = 2 x$

Dividing by 2, we get:

$x = 16.5$

This has one solution.

Option D:

$15 + 5 = 5 x + 6$

This simplifies to:

$20 = 5 x + 6$

Rearranging gives:

$14 = 5 x$

Dividing by 5, we get:

$x = \frac{14}{5}$

This also has a solution.

Next, let's look for contradictions or cases where the equations lead to impossible statements.

In options A, B, C, and D, we do not find any of them leading directly to a contradiction but we still need to make sure about each:

Option A and Option B: Both have the form where they relate variables and could have solutions.
Option C gives a specific solution.
Option D also leads to a specific solution.

Upon re-evaluation, it seems all provided equations could have solutions. However, if any of these could be contrived to show no solutions through contradictory values, then there may be an oversight.

Conclusion:

If looking specifically for contradictions in terms of values such as equal values leading to false statements such as $z = z + c$ where $c \neq 0$ , none are immediately visible.

Could you re-check if there may be more specific errors in how the original equations were constructed or their forms? Currently from the analysis, none provide a definitive fail case without further context on variable constraints.