To determine whether the equation has no solution or is an identity, we need to simplify both sides of the equation and see if the resulting expressions are equal.
Starting on the left side:
4(a - 6) = 4a - 24
And on the right side:
8a - (4a + 24) = 8a - 4a - 24 = 4a - 24
Therefore, the equation becomes:
4a - 24 = 4a - 24
As we can see, both sides of the equation are identical. Therefore, this equation is an identity.
Determine whether the equation is an identity or whether it has no solution. 4(a - 6) = 8a - (4a + 24) The equation has no solution is an identity
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