Question

Alex says that 3.2x-5= 3.2(x-5) has infinitely many solutions. Is Alex correct? Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

No, Alex is not correct.

3.2x - 5 = 3.2(x - 5)

3.2x - 5 = 3.2x - 16

-5 ≠ -16

This equation has no solutions.