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How many solutions does the equation below have?

5
(


2
)
=
8
+
5

5(x−2)=8+5x

no solution

one solution

two solutions

infinitely many solutions

1 Answer

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Answer:

It has no solution.

Explanation:

5(x - 2) = 8 + 5x

5x - 10 = 8 + 5x

5x = 18 + 5x

0 = 18

The variable cancels out, so there is no solution to substitute it for.

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