To determine how many solutions the equation \( 5(2x+2) - 7x = 3x + 6 \) has, let's solve it step by step.
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Distribute the \( 5 \) on the left side: \[ 5(2x) + 5(2) - 7x = 3x + 6 \] This simplifies to: \[ 10x + 10 - 7x = 3x + 6 \]
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Combine like terms on the left side: \[ (10x - 7x) + 10 = 3x + 6 \] This simplifies to: \[ 3x + 10 = 3x + 6 \]
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Now, subtract \( 3x \) from both sides: \[ 10 = 6 \] This is a false statement.
Since we reached a contradiction, this indicates that there are no values of \( x \) that satisfy the equation.
Therefore, the equation has no solution.