Question

How many solutions does the equation 3(x+5)=3x+18-3 have?"

No Solution
Infinitely Many Solutions
One Solution

Answer 1

No Solution

Explanation:

If you simplify you end up with,

3x + 15 = 3x + 15

When there is the same equation on both sides it means there aren't any solutions.

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Answer 2

Infinite Solution

Explanation:

Original Equation: 3(x + 5) = 3x + 18 - 3

Multiply 3 by x and 3 by 5

3x + 15 = 3x + 18 - 3

Subtract 3x from both sides

15 = 18 - 3

Subtract 3 from 18

15 = 15

So it has infinte solutions