Question

Which of the following best describes the solution to the equation below?

24x + 21 = −36x − 8
A) Infinite real solutions
B) Exactly one real solution, x = 2 5/12
C) No real solutions
D) Exactly one real solution, x = −29/60

Answer 1

The answer should be D

24x+21=-36x-8

subtract 8 from both sides

24x+29=-36x

add 24x to both sides

29=-60x

simplify

x=- 29/60