A student solved the following equation using the following steps:

4(2−3x)=x−2(2x+1)
8−3x=x−4x−2
8−3x=−3x−2
No solution.

(2 points)
Based on the student's work, the equation was solved

The equation solved correctly would show that it has
solution(s).

Question 4
4. Select the equation that has infinitely many solutions.(1 point)
Responses

3x+5=3x−53 x plus 5 is equal to 3 x minus 5

3−3x=−3(x−1)3 minus 3 x is equal to negative 3 times open paren x minus 1 close paren

3x=2x+13 x is equal to 2 x plus 1

4x+1=4(x+1)4 x plus 1 is equal to 4 times open paren x plus 1 close paren
Question 5
5. A student solved the following equation using the following steps:

2(2x+2)=4(x+4)
4x+4=4x+4
4=4
Infinitely many solutions

(2 points)

1 answer

Let's analyze the questions based on the provided information.

Question 4: Select the equation that has infinitely many solutions.

An equation has infinitely many solutions when, after simplification, it results in a tautology, such that both sides are equivalent. Let's examine the options:

  1. 3x + 5 = 3x - 5
    Subtract \(3x\) from both sides:
    \(5 = -5\) which is false. (No solutions)

  2. 3 - 3x = -3(x - 1)
    Distribute on the right:
    \(3 - 3x = -3x + 3\)
    Add \(3x\) to both sides:
    \(3 = 3\) which is true for all values of \(x\). (Infinitely many solutions)

  3. 3x = 2x + 1
    Subtract \(2x\) from both sides:
    \(x = 1\) which is a single solution.

  4. 4x + 1 = 4(x + 1)
    Distribute on the right:
    \(4x + 1 = 4x + 4\)
    Subtract \(4x\) from both sides:
    \(1 = 4\) which is false. (No solutions)

The only equation that has infinitely many solutions is:
3 - 3x = -3(x - 1).


Question 5: The equation solved correctly would show that it has solution(s).

The student correctly solved the equation:
2(2x + 2) = 4(x + 4)

  1. Start with the original equation:
    \(4x + 4 = 4x + 16\)

  2. Subtract \(4x\) from both sides:
    \(4 = 16\)

This is clearly false, thus the solution indicates there is no solution.

However, in the student’s explanation ("Infinitely many solutions"), they suggest a complete tautology in their work. When \(4 = 4\) is concluded from the proper algebraic manipulation (as seen in the student’s solution), that would indeed indicate infinitely many solutions for a situation where two expressions are equal regardless of the variable.

Please clarify if additional context or specific checks against "solution(s)" is needed regarding the solution in question.

To confirm:

  • Question 4 Answer: 3 - 3x = -3(x - 1)
  • Question 5 Conclusion: The way it's phrased seems to indicate no solution since \(4 \neq 16\), but the solution indicates a tautology with \(4 = 4\) from a re-written part of the same type of equality would indeed suggest infinitely many solutions if structured that way.

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