How many solutions does the equation 4x + 8 = − 2 − 2 + 5x have? Two One Zero Infinitely many WRONG ANSWER WILL BE REPORTED

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Jsmedmar · Answer 1 · 2024-03-23T04:06:22+0000

The equation has:

one solution (x = 12)

Step-by-step explanation:

First, combine the like terms:

$\sf{4x+8=-2-2+5x}$

$\sf{4x+8=-4+5x}$

Subtract 5x from each side:

$\sf{4x-5x+8=-4}$

Subtract 8 from each side:

$\sf{4x-5x=-4-8}$

Simplify each side:

$\sf{-x=-12}$

Divide each side by -1

$\sf{x=12}$

Hence, the equation 4x + 8 = -2 - 2 + 5x has only one solution; that solution is x = 12.