Question

Determine the number of solutions that exist to the equation below.

(2-Point Holistic Rubric)
8(j - 4) = 2(43 - 16)
Show your work.

Answer 1

It has one solution.

Explanation:

The given equation is;

8(j - 4) = 2(43 - 16)

We expand to get:

8j-32=2*27

Simplify to get;

8j-32=54

Add 32 to both sides to get:

8j=54+32

8j=86

Divide both sides by 8 to get:

j=10.5

The equation has only one solution.