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For the equation 2(4x+10)=8x+k what value of k will create infineltly many solutions please help

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Answer:

The value of k = 20 for equation 2(4x+10)=8x+k to have infinitely many solutions.

Explanation:

Given the expression


2(4x+10)=8x+k

solving


2(4x+10)=8x+k


8x+20 = 8x+k

We know that the equations with infinitely many solutions have the same expressions on both sides

It means the value of k can be determined by further simplifying such as


8x+20 = 8x+k

8x+20-8x = k

20 = k

Therefore, the value of k = 20 for equation 2(4x+10)=8x+k to have infinitely many solutions.

VERIFICATION:

Given


2(4x+10)=8x+k


8x+20 = 8x+k

Put k = 20 in the equation


8x+20 = 8x+20


8x+20 - 8x+20 = 0


0 = 0

equations with infinitely many solutions have the same expressions on both sides.

This means the statement is always true.

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