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solve, showing all work. state if there is one solution, no solution, or infinite solutions -3(k+2)=-3k+7. please help i need answer asap :(

User Ezzou
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Answer:

-6=7 NO SOLUTION

Explanation:

First, distribute the -3 to the (k +2)

Your equation becomes, -3k-6=-3k+7

Add 3k to both sides to have the variables be on the same side

Your equation becomes, -6=7

Since that isn’t true, it’s a no solution

I hope this helps!

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