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Does the equation have one solution, no solutions, or all solutions? 7x + 4 = 9(x-1)

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One solution
Explanation:
First you remove the parenthesis
28=9x-9
Then you calculate
-9x = -9 - 28
Then you divide both sides
-9x = -37
Solution: 37/9
Alternative form:
4 1/9 or 4.1
Note: these are all the same solutions, they are just in different forms
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