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Solve the equation 1/6(3x − 6) = 1/8(4x + 8). Which statement is true?
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Solve:
(1/6)(3x − 6) = (1/8)(4x + 8)
Simplify each side:
x/2 − 1 = x/2 + 1
Subtract x/2 from both sides:
−1 = 1
This is false, so the equation is inconsistent and has no solution. (Solution set = ∅.)
(1/6)(3x − 6) = (1/8)(4x + 8)
Simplify each side:
x/2 − 1 = x/2 + 1
Subtract x/2 from both sides:
−1 = 1
This is false, so the equation is inconsistent and has no solution. (Solution set = ∅.)
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