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Determine if equation has one solution ,no solution ,or an infinite number of solutions justify the answer

-4 ( x + 2 ) = - 4x -5

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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

- 4(x + 2) = - 4x - 5 ← distribute parenthesis on left side by - 4

- 4x - 8 = - 4x - 5 ( add 8 to both sides )

- 4x = - 4x + 3 ( add 4x to both sides )

0 = 3 ← False statement

This indicates the equation has no solution

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