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How many solutions exist for the given equation?

12x + 1 = 3(4x + 1) – 2
zero
one
OO
two
infinitely many

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Answer:

infinitely many

Explanation:

Given

12x + 1 = 3(4x + 1) - 2 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify

12x + 1 = 12x + 3 - 2, that is

12x + 1 = 12x + 1

The expressions on both sides are equal.

This indicates that any value of x makes the equation true.

Thus there are infinitely many solutions

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