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How many solutions does the following equation have? -14(z-5)=-14z+70−14(z−5)=−14z+70

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Answer:

infinite

Explanation:

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User Krethika
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-14(z - 5) = -14z +70

-14z + 70 = -14z + 70 (-14 distributed on left side)

70 = 70 (added 14z to both sides)

Since it is a TRUE statement, then there are infinite solutions.

Note: If the statement was false, there would be NO solutions.

Answer: infinite solutions

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