Which of the following equations have exactly one solution?

Choose all answers that apply:

A) -5x+12=5x-5
B) -5x+12=-5x-12
C) -5x+12=5x+12
D) -5x+12=-12x-12

1 answer

To determine which equations have exactly one solution, we can solve each equation.

A) \(-5x + 12 = 5x - 5\)
Rearranging gives:
\(-5x - 5x = -5 - 12\)
\(-10x = -17\)
\(x = \frac{17}{10}\)
This equation has exactly one solution.

B) \(-5x + 12 = -5x - 12\)
Rearranging gives:
\(-5x + 5x = -12 - 12\)
\(0 = -24\)
This is a contradiction, so there are no solutions (not exactly one).

C) \(-5x + 12 = 5x + 12\)
Rearranging gives:
\(-5x - 5x = 12 - 12\)
\(-10x = 0\)
\(x = 0\)
This equation has exactly one solution.

D) \(-5x + 12 = -12x - 12\)
Rearranging gives:
\(-5x + 12 + 12 = -12x\)
\(12 + 12 = -12x + 5x\)
\(24 = -7x\)
\(x = -\frac{24}{7}\)
This equation has exactly one solution.

In conclusion, the equations that have exactly one solution are:

A, C, and D.