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1 answer

C. two solutions

To solve the equation, simplify both sides first:

10(x + 6) - 9 = 3(15x + 1) - 8
10x + 60 - 9 = 45x + 3 - 8
10x + 51 = 45x - 5

Combine like terms:
-35x = -56
x = 56/35
x = 1.6

Since there are two distinct values for x when solving the equation, there are two solutions.