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2(3x+8)=6x+16
how many solutions does this equation have

User Samanth
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Answer:

infinite

Explanation:

infinite

but solving for it we can get

3x + 8 = 3x + 8 (divided both sides by 2)

3x = 3x (subtracted 8)

x = x

1 = 1

therefore, for all values of x, the equation will be true so there are

infinite solutions

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