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Solve this equation. Does the equation have one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions?

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-3(x - 14) + 9x = 6x + 42
Results to the statement ? x=14, 2=3, or 0=0?
Is this a true or fause statement?
Lastly does this statement have infinitely many solutions, one solution, or no solution?

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Answer:

0 = 0

Explanation:

-3(x - 14) + 9x = 6x + 42

solve for x from the equation above;

  • -3(x - 14) + 9x = 6x + 42 distribute
  • -3x + 42 + 9x = 6x + 42 combine like terms
  • 42 - 42 = 6x + 3x - 9x simplify
  • 0 = 0

therefore, the result to the statement is 0 = 0

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