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Zahra wants the equation below to have an infinite number of solutions when the missing number is placed in the box. _(x-3)+2x=-( x-5)+4 Which number should she place in the box? 1.)–3 2.)–1 3.)1 4.)3
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Zahra wants the equation below to have an infinite number of solutions when the missing number is placed in the box. _(x-3)+2x=-( x-5)+4 Which number should she place in the box?

1.)–3
2.)–1
3.)1
4.)3

User Cory Engebretson
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A.: -3 is the correct answer

Explanation:

User Drona
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In order for an equation to have an infinite number of answers, the simplified equation should be x=x. In evaluating the above equation, -3 inserted in the box results in this simplified equation. The answer is therefor #1: -3
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