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How many solutions does the following equation have?

8x + 16 = 8x - 16

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User Lece
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Answer:

None

Explanation:

This equation has no solution because a non-zero constant never equals zero, therefore this equation is not true.

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User Sammyukavi
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Answer:

0

Explanation:

If we add 16 to both sides, we get 8x+32=8x Then if we subtract 8x we get 32=0 which leads to nothing.

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