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3(x - 4) + 5 - x= 2x - 7
how many solutions are there to this equation?

User Chmanie
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Answer:

The equation has infinity solutions

Explanation:

3( x - 4 ) + 5 - x = 2 x - 7

⇒ Expand brackets

3 x - 12 + 5 - x = 2 x - 7

⇒ Simplify

2 x - 7 = 2 x - 7

User Laramie
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3x -12 + 5 -x = 2x -7

2x-7 = 2x -7

Infinitely many solutions

Hope this helps!
User Harryg
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