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Classify the equation as having one solution, infinitely many solutions or no

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9r + 5 – 4 = 4r + 5r – 12
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User Jilberta
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Answer:

No solutions

Explanation:

Simplify both sides of the equation as much as possible:

9r + 5 - 4 = 4r + 5r - 12

9r + 1 = 9r - 12

Both sides have "9r" which when cancel out, leave the equation as:

+1 = -12

This means there are no solutions.

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