How many solutions does the equation 5x + 3x − 4 = 10 + 8x have? (4 points) a No Solution b One c Two d Infinitely many

Mtruesdell asked Nov 14, 2022

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How many solutions does the equation 5x + 3x − 4 = 10 + 8x have? (4 points)

a
No Solution

b
One

c
Two

d
Infinitely many

Mtruesdell asked Nov 14, 2022

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Explanation:

$5x + 3x - 4 = 10 + 8x \\ 8x - 4 = 10 + 8x \\ 8x - 8x = 10 + 4 \\ = 14$

Since x has been eliminated (8x-8x = 0), there are no solutions in this equation.

Josh Morel answered Nov 20, 2022

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