How many solutions does the equation 4(x-1)=1/2(x-8) have?

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Artem Aliev asked May 14, 2023

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How many solutions does the equation 4(x-1)=1/2(x-8) have?

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Should be just one solution :)

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Lionel B answered May 17, 2023

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Answer:

It just has one solution :)

Explanation:

4(x+1)=1/2(x-8)

4x-4 = 1/2(x-8)

4x-4=1/2x-4

4x=1/2x

8x=x

(8x-x=0)

(7x=0)

Therefore x=0

Steverino answered May 20, 2023

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