Question

How many solutions exist for given equation 12x + 1 = 3(4x + 1

Answer 1

There are no solution

Explanation:

A(B+C)=ab+ac

3(4x+1)=12x+1

12x+1=12x+3

Subtract by 1 both sides of equation.

12x+1-1=12x+3-1

Simplify.

3-1=2

12x=12x+2

Then subtract by 12x both sides of equation.

12x-12=12x+2-12x

Simplify, to find the answer.

0=2

The sides are not equal.

It's should be no solution.

No solution is the correct answer.

Answer 2

no solutions

Explanation:

12x + 1 = 3(4x + 1)

Distribute the 3

12x + 1 = 12x + 3

Subtract 12x from each side

12x-12x +1 = 12x-12x+3

1 =3

This is never true, so there are no solutions