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6x - 9 = 6(x + 3)
How many solutions are possible?

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Final answer:

After simplifying the equation 6x - 9 = 6(x + 3), we get a contradiction, indicating that there are no solutions to the equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation 6x - 9 = 6(x + 3) is given, and we're asked to determine how many solutions are possible for this equation. To find the number of solutions, let's simplify the equation:

  1. Distribute the 6 on the right side: 6x - 9 = 6x + 18.
  2. Subtract 6x from both sides: -9 = 18.

This leads to a contradiction since -9 does not equal 18. So, there are no solutions to this equation; it is inconsistent.

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