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How many solutions does the following equation have? - 6(x + 7) = - 4x – 2 А. No solutions B.Exactly one solution C.Infinitely many solutions

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Exactly one solution.

Step-by-step explanation

We are given the equation:

-6(x + 7) = -4x - 2

To find the number of solutions, we have to solve for x:

-6x - 42 = -4x - 2

Collect like terms:

-6x + 4x = 42 - 2

-2x = 40

x = 40 / -2

x = -20

Therefore, the equation has exactly one solution.

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