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How many solutions does the equation 4x + 8 = −2 − 2 + 5x have?

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4x + 8 = −2 − 2 + 5x
5x - 4x = 8 + 4
x = 12

There's only one solution, x = 12
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Answer:

It has one solution

Explanation:

4x + 8 = −2 − 2 + 5x

collect like terms

if + 5x goes to the left sides it become - 5x and if + 8 goes to the right sides it becomes - 8

4x - 5x = -2-2-8

add the values on both sides

-x = - 12

divide both sides by -1

x = 12

It has one solution. The only solution is if x = 12.

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