Which of the following equations has exactly one solution?

A. -5x + 3 = -5x + 3
B. 5x + 4 = 5x + 3
C. -5x + 4 = 5x + 4
D. 5x + 4 = 5x + 4

1 answer

To determine which of the given equations has exactly one solution, let's analyze each option:

A. \(-5x + 3 = -5x + 3\)

This is an identity, meaning it is true for all values of \(x\). Therefore, it has infinitely many solutions.

B. \(5x + 4 = 5x + 3\)

Subtracting \(5x\) from both sides results in \(4 = 3\), which is a false statement. Therefore, there are no solutions.

C. \(-5x + 4 = 5x + 4\)

Rearranging gives \(-5x - 5x = 4 - 4\) or \(-10x = 0\), leading to \(x = 0\). This equation has exactly one solution.

D. \(5x + 4 = 5x + 4\)

Similar to option A, this is also an identity and has infinitely many solutions.

Upon analyzing all equations, the only equation with exactly one solution is:

C. (-5x + 4 = 5x + 4.