Tamara, Payton, Krish, and Haruki are analyzing the solution sets to the following linear equations. Tamara says that Equation A and Equation C have the same solution. Payton says Equation B and Equation C have the same solution. Krish says all three have the same solution. Haruki says that none of the equations have the same solution. Identify who is correct about the linear equations.

Equation A:
3 (4 - 5h) - 7 = -12 + 2h
Equation B:
2 (p - 3) - 1 = 6p+14/2
Equation C:
2/3 v - 3 + 8/3 = -1

1 answer

To determine who is correct regarding the solutions of the equations, let's solve each equation step by step.

Equation A:

Equation A: \[ 3 (4 - 5h) - 7 = -12 + 2h \]

  1. Distribute the 3: \[ 12 - 15h - 7 = -12 + 2h \]
  2. Combine constants on the left side: \[ 5 - 15h = -12 + 2h \]
  3. Add \(15h\) to both sides: \[ 5 = -12 + 17h \]
  4. Add 12 to both sides: \[ 17 = 17h \]
  5. Divide by 17: \[ h = 1 \]

Equation B:

Equation B: \[ 2 (p - 3) - 1 = \frac{6p + 14}{2} \]

  1. Distribute the 2 on the left side: \[ 2p - 6 - 1 = \frac{6p + 14}{2} \]
  2. Combine constants: \[ 2p - 7 = \frac{6p + 14}{2} \]
  3. To eliminate the fraction, multiply the entire equation by 2: \[ 2(2p - 7) = 6p + 14 \] \[ 4p - 14 = 6p + 14 \]
  4. Rearranging gives: \[ 4p - 6p = 14 + 14 \] \[ -2p = 28 \]
  5. Divide by -2: \[ p = -14 \]

Equation C:

Equation C: \[ \frac{2}{3} v - 3 + \frac{8}{3} = -1 \]

  1. Combine constants on the left side: \[ \frac{2}{3} v + \frac{8}{3} - 3 = -1 \]
  2. Rewrite 3 as \(\frac{9}{3}\) for easier calculation: \[ \frac{2}{3} v + \frac{8}{3} - \frac{9}{3} = -1 \] \[ \frac{2}{3} v - \frac{1}{3} = -1 \]
  3. Add \(\frac{1}{3}\) to both sides: \[ \frac{2}{3} v = -1 + \frac{1}{3} \]
  4. Rewrite -1 as \(-\frac{3}{3}\): \[ \frac{2}{3} v = -\frac{3}{3} + \frac{1}{3} \]
  5. Combine: \[ \frac{2}{3} v = -\frac{2}{3} \]
  6. Multiply both sides by \(\frac{3}{2}\): \[ v = -1 \]

Summary of Solutions:

  • Equation A: \(h = 1\)
  • Equation B: \(p = -14\)
  • Equation C: \(v = -1\)

Analyzing the Claims:

  • Tamara: claims A and C have the same solution → Incorrect (values differ).
  • Payton: claims B and C have the same solution → Incorrect (values differ).
  • Krish: claims all three have the same solution → Incorrect (values differ).
  • Haruki: claims none of the equations have the same solution → Correct (all values differ).

Conclusion:

Haruki is correct; none of the equations have the same solution.