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How many solutions are there to the equation below?

5x-8(x + 5) = 6 - 3x
O AO
O B. 1
C. Infinitely many

User Tallowen
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Answer:

equation has no solution.

Explanation:

5x-8(x + 5) = 6 - 3x

5x-8x-40=6-3x

separate the terms involving variables,

5x-8x+3x=6+40

0=46 not possible

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