Register
Which answer best describes the solution to the equation 3m – 9 = 9 + 3m? A. one solution B. no solution C. an infinite number of solutions D. m = 27
160k views
0 votes
Which answer best describes the solution to the equation

3m – 9 = 9 + 3m?

A.
one solution

B.
no solution

C.
an infinite number of solutions

D.
m = 27

User Milad Teimouri
by
8.1k points

2 Answers

6 votes
3m - 9 = 3m + 9

The two sides of the equal sign are not equal, therefore it has no solutions.
User Collin Price
by
7.7k points
3 votes
The answer is B.
3m - 9 = 9 + 3m, Add the 9s,
3m = 18 + 3m, subtract the 3m's,
0 = 18, 0 does not equal 18, so there are no solutions.
User Diego Velez
by
8.9k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
Write words to match the expression. 24- ( 6+3)
A dealer sells a certain type of chair and a table for $40. He also sells the same sort of table and a desk for $83 or a chair and a desk for $77. Find the price of a chair, table, and of a desk.
Link Copied!