How many solutions does the equation 5x - 8 = 5x + 17 have?

ThadeuLuz asked May 13, 2023

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ThadeuLuz asked May 13, 2023

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Explanation:

if you made no typo, then the equation is

5x - 8 = 5x + 17

subtract 5x from both sides gives us

-8 = 17

and that is never true, no matter what value we use for x.

therefore, there are 0 solutions.

Phlya answered May 18, 2023

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