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Does 3x-2+x+8=1/2(9x+7-x+5) have no solution or infinite solutions

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Answer:

Explanation:

3x - 2 + x + 8 = ( 9x + 7 - x + 5)/2

Add the like terms

4x + 6 = 8x + 12/2

Cross multiply or multiply both side by two

2(4x + 6) = 8x + 12

Use 2 to open the bracket

8x + 12 = 8x + 12

Collect like terms

8x - 8x = 12 - 12

0 = 0

Therefore, the equation has no solution

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