7x − 6 + 3 = 5x + 2x + 5.

Question 1
Which BEST describes the number of solutions for the given equation?
Responses
A one solutionone solution
B two solutionstwo solutions
C infinitely many solutionsinfinitely many solutions
D no solution

1 answer

To determine the number of solutions for the equation \(7x - 6 + 3 = 5x + 2x + 5\), let's simplify both sides step by step.

Starting with the left side:

\[ 7x - 6 + 3 = 7x - 3 \]

Now, simplifying the right side:

\[ 5x + 2x + 5 = 7x + 5 \]

Now the equation is:

\[ 7x - 3 = 7x + 5 \]

Next, we will subtract \(7x\) from both sides:

\[ -3 = 5 \]

This is a false statement, which means there is no value of \(x\) that can satisfy the equation.

Since the equation leads to a contradiction, the best description of the number of solutions is:

D: no solution.