Question

How many solutions are there for the equation below?

-46 = 3x + 7x
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A. Infinitely Many
B. 1
C. 2

Answer 1

There is only 1 solution.

Combine the "xs" on the right.

-46 = 7x + 3x

10x = - 46

10x = - 46 Divide by 10

x = - 4.6

Note: No other answer is possible.