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What does x equal
14x - (6x + 4) = 3x + 5 (x - 1) +1

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Answer:

infinite solutions

Explanation:

14x - (6x + 4) = 3x + 5 (x - 1) +1

Distribute

14x -6x -4 = 3x +5x -5 +1

Combine like terms

8x -4 = 8x -4

Subtract 8x from each side

-4 = -4

This is always true so there are infinite solutions

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