Question

How many solutions does the equation −5a + 5a + 9 = 8 have?

None
One
Two
Infinitely many

Answer 1

Hello,

Answer A: None
0a+9=8
==>9=8 equation impossible 0 solution

Answer 2

Option A is correct

None

Explanation:

Like terms are those terms which have same variable to the same power.

Given the equation:

`-5a+5a+9=8`

Combine Like terms;

`0+9 = 8`

⇒
`9 = 8` False.

This statement is false for any values of x

therefore, the given equation does not have any solution.