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Classify the equation 64x-16 = 16(4x-1) as having one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions.

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Take the equation and distribute the 16 on the right:

64x - 16 = 16(4x - 1)

64x - 16 = 64x - 16

Since what is on both sides is identical, you'll always get a true statement no matter what value you pick for x.

This equation has infinitely many solutions.

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