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Determine whether the equation has no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions. -2 ( 11 - 12x )= -4 ( 1 - 6x) ​ Explain your conclusion. ​Enter your answer, your work, and your explanation in the box provided.

User Ezgar
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Answer:

No Solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

When solving for x, the two values do not equate to each other.

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Answer:

No solution

Step-by-step explanation:

-2(11-12x) = -4(1-6x)

Distribute the -2 and -4:

-22 + 24x = -4 + 24x

Subtract 24x from both sides:

-22 = -4

Since this is a contradiction, there is no solution. The equation is inconsistent.

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