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How many solutions does 6x + 35 + 9x = 15 (x+4) - 25

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Answer: infinitely many solutions

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6x + 35 + 9x = 15(x+4) - 25

6x + 35 + 9x = 15x+15*4 - 25

15x + 35 = 15x+60 - 25

15x + 35 = 15x + 35

We get the same thing on both sides, so we get infinitely many solutions.

The solution set is "all real numbers". Replace x with any real number you want. Use PEMDAS to evaluate each side. The two sides will simplify down to the same number.

For example, let's try x = 2

6x + 35 + 9x = 15(x+4) - 25

6*2 + 35 + 9*2 = 15(2+4) - 25

12 + 35 + 18 = 15(6) - 25

65 = 90-25

65 = 65

Now try something like x = 10

6x + 35 + 9x = 15(x+4) - 25

6*10 + 35 + 9*10 = 15(10+4) - 25

60 + 35 + 90 = 15(14) - 25

185 = 210 - 25

185 = 185

I'll let you try other values.

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