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Which values of p and q result in an equation with no solutions? -68x+ p=qx+34.

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-68x + p = qx + 34

p - 34 = qx + 68x added 68x to both sides & subtracted 34 from both sides.

p - 34 = x(q + 68)


(p - 34)/(q + 68) = x

The denominator cannot be equal to zero so q + 68 ≠ 0 ⇒ q ≠ -68

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