Question

How many solutions does the equation
3(x + 2) = 2x + 14 – x have? Explain.
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Answer 1

One

Explanation:

3(x + 2) = 2x + 14 - x

3x + 6 = 2x - x + 14

3x + 6 = x + 14

3x - x = 14 - 6

2x = 8

x = 8/2

x = 4

The equation has one solution because it is a linear equation and x is not equal to a square root