Question

How many solutions does the equation -2 (4x − 1) = −8x – 1 have?

Answer 1

No Solution

Explanation:

`\tt -2\left(4x-1\right)=-8x-1`

Expand:-

`\tt -8x+2=-8x-1`

Add 8x to both sides:-

`\tt -8x+2+8x=-8x-1+8x`

Simplify:-

`\tt 2=-1`

The sides are not equal, therefore there is No Solution.

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