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Does 2x-4=x+1+x have exactly one solution
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Does 2x-4=x+1+x have exactly one solution

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Let’s solve for x to see:

2x-4=2x+1

2x=2x+5

2x-2x=5

0=5 FALSE Statement

Therefore, the equation is inconsistent and does not have any solutions: no solutions.
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