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How many solutions does the equation have ?

How many solutions does the equation have ?-example-1

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Answer:

None

Explanation:

Given

4(x - 2) + 4 = 2(2 + 2x) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

4x - 8 + 4 = 4 + 4x, that is

4x - 4 = 4 + 4x ( subtract 4x from both sides )

0 - 4 = 4 ( add 4 to both sides )

0 = 4 ← not possible

Hence the equation has no solution

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