Question

2(x-4)=2x-8 and classify the equation

Answer 1

Hi there!

We're asked to solve the following equation:

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  `\sf{2(x-4)=2x-8}`

In order to solve this equation, distribute 2:

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  `\sf{2x-8=2x-8}`

Rearrange

`\sf{2x-2x=8-(-8)}`

`\sf{0x=8-8}`

`\sf{0x=0}`

`\sf{0=0}`

This equation has infinite solutions - it's true for any value of x.

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