To solve the equation \( 5(2x + 2) - 4 = 2x + 6 \), let's start by simplifying both sides:
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Distribute the 5 on the left side:
\[ 5(2x) + 5(2) - 4 = 10x + 10 - 4 = 10x + 6 \]
So, the equation now looks like this:
\[ 10x + 6 = 2x + 6 \]
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Next, subtract \( 2x \) from both sides:
\[ 10x - 2x + 6 = 6 \] \[ 8x + 6 = 6 \]
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Now, subtract 6 from both sides:
\[ 8x + 6 - 6 = 6 - 6 \] \[ 8x = 0 \]
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Finally, divide both sides by 8:
\[ x = \frac{0}{8} = 0 \]
Now we can analyze the solution.
Since we found a single solution \( x = 0 \), we conclude that the equation has one solution.
Thus, the correct response is:
- The equation has one solution: \( x = 0 \).