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How many solutions does the equation have?7(x - 2) = -14 + 7xA. Only 1 solution B. No solutionsC. Infinitely many solutions

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The equation is given as,


7(x-2)\text{ = -14 + 7x}

Opening the bracket,


\begin{gathered} 7x\text{ - 14 = -14 + 7x} \\ 0\text{ = 0 } \end{gathered}

Therefore the given equation is true for all x.

Thus the given equation has infinitely many solutions.

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