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How many solutions does this equation have?
10n + 8 = 3 + 10n

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The equation has 2 solutions: -0.8 and -0.3.

Step-by-step explanation:

10n + 8 = 3 + 10n

10n+8 = 0 ............. (1)
3+10n = 0 ............. (2)

(1):
10n+8 = 0

10n = -8

n = -8/10 or -0.8

(2):
3+10n = 0

10n = -3

n = -3/10 or -0.3
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There are no values of x that make the equation true.
Answer: No Solution
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