To solve for x, we will first simplify the equation:
16x = 5(3x - 4) - x
16x = 15x - 20 - x
16x = 14x - 20
Next, we will combine like terms by subtracting 14x from both sides:
2x = -20
To solve for x, divide both sides by 2:
x = -10
Therefore, the equation has one solution, x = -10.
The answer is D. The equation has one solution, x = -10.
Solve for x to determine if the equation has one, none, or infinite solutions.
16x = 5(3x - 4) - x
A. The equation has infinite solutions
B. The equation has no solutions
C. The equation has one solution , x = 10
D. The equation has one solution , x = -10
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