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How many solutions does the equation 4x +2(x-5)=3(2x-4) have?

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Answer:

no solutions

Explanation:

Given

4x + 2(x - 5) = 3(2x - 4) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

4x + 2x - 10 = 6x - 12

6x - 10 = 6x - 12 ( add 10 to both sides )

6x = 6x - 2 ( subtract 6x from both sides )

0 = - 2 ← not possible

This indicates the equation has no solution

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