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How many solutions exist for the given equation?

(x + 12) = 4x - 1
zero
one
two
infinitely many

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Answer:

One

Explanation:

(x + 12) = 4x - 1

x + 12 = 4x - 1

12 = 3x - 1

13 = 3x

x = 13/3 = 4.3333333...

Since x only has one value, only one solution exists for the equation.

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