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How many solutions does this equation have?

8z − 5 = 8z

User Naroju
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Answer:

Zero

Explanation:

Solve the equation by subtracting 8z from both sides:

8z − 5 = 8z

-5 = 0

-5
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This is a false statement, because -5 is not equal to zero.

This means that there are no solutions to the equation.

So, the equation has zero solutions

User Durin
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Because both sides of the equation have the same variable ( they both have 8x) this equation does not have any solutions.

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