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How many solutions does 2x-7=1/3(6x-12) have? A. One solution B. No solution C. Infinentily many solutions

Please tell me how you got the answer as well tysm!

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b, no solutions. this is because x will cancel out.
User GaetanoM
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Answer:

No Solutions.

Explanation:

First solve for x.

2x-7=1/3(6x-12)

2x-7=2x-4

x cancels out

0=3

Zero equals three is a false statement so there is no solution.

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