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How many solutions does this equation have?
–10z = 10z − 4(5z + 17)
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No solutions.
Solve: -10z = 10z - 4(5z + 17) = 10z - 20z - 68 = -10z - 68. So -10z = -10z - 68 implies 0 = -68, a contradiction. Thus the equation has no solution.
Solve: -10z = 10z - 4(5z + 17) = 10z - 20z - 68 = -10z - 68. So -10z = -10z - 68 implies 0 = -68, a contradiction. Thus the equation has no solution.
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