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How many solutions does the equation 6x + 12 = 2(3x + 6)

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Answer: Infinite, or unsolvable

Explanation:

6x + 12 = 2(3x+6)

6x + 12 = 6x + 12 <-- opening up the bracket

Because both sides of the equation are the same, the answer is either that there are an infinite amount of solutions for x, or that the equation is unsolvable.

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