Question

How many solutions does the equation −4a + 4a + 3 = 8 have? Zero One Two Infinite solutions

Answer 1

Hi there!

Let's solve this equation step by step!

`- 4a + 4a + 3 = 8`

First we collect the terms (the variables 'a', which add up to 0).

`3 = 8`

Obviously, this expression is FALSE, since 3 doesn't equal 8. Therefore the equation does not have any solutions. Whatever value of 'a' you plug into the equation, the right side of the equation will always be 5 bigger. Hence, the answer is zero.