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  • 10-10-2022
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Select the correct answer.
How many solutions for x does the following equation have?
2(x+4) -1 = 2x + 7
O A. 1
О в. о
OC. 7
OD. infinite

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  • 10-10-2022

Answer:

D. infinite

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x+4) -1 = 2x + 7

To solve for x

Distribute

2x+8 -1 = 2x+7

Combine like terms

2x +7 = 2x + 7

Subtract 2x from each side

2x+7-2x = 2x+7-2x

7 = 7

This is always true, so there are infinite solutions

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