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How many solutions can be found for the equation 4X equals 4X

ZERO
ONE
TWO
INFINITELY MANY


User Yosra
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Answer: Simplifying

4x = 4x

Add '-4x' to each side of the equation.

4x + -4x = 4x + -4x

Combine like terms: 4x + -4x = 0

0 = 4x + -4x

Combine like terms: 4x + -4x = 0

0 = 0

Solving

0 = 0

Couldn't find a variable to solve for.

This equation is an identity, all real numbers are solutions.

User Miligraf
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infinitely many, because x can be anything and the equation will still be valid
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