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How many solutions does this equation have? 3x + 1 = 3( x - 1) + 4

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Answer:

infinite number

Explanation:

3x + 1 = 3(x - 1) + 4

3x + 1 = 3x - 3 + 4

3x + 1 = 3x + 1

3x = 3x

x = x

x = x is true for every value of x, so the equation has an infinite number of solutions.

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