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While solving an equation, if the variable term becomes zero, and the equation makes a true statement, then the solution is

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If the variable terms cancel and you're left with a true statement (e.g. 0 = 0), the equation is an identity — it has infinitely many solutions (all real numbers).
(If instead you get a false statement like 0 = 5, there is no solution.)