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9x +7x+8=-4+4(3x+5)

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One solution

Infinitely many solutions

User Coolwater
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Answer: One solution

Explanation:

Simplify to find x:

9x +7x+8=-4+4(3x+5)

16x + 8 = -4 +12x +20

4x = -4 +20 -8

4x = 8

x=2

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