Question

Task 1: Given the equation 3(5−3)− 2 = (question mark box) − (question mark box) what values for the coefficient (BOX1) and constant (BOX2) would yield the equation having the number of specified solutions? Show your work solving algebraically to explain your selection.

3(5−3)− 2 = (box) − (box)
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3(5−3)− 2 = (box) − (box)
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(5−3)− 2 = (box) − (box)

Answer 1

I think it is number 2

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

1. (3x5)-(3x3)

2. (15-2)-(9-2)

3. 13-11

4. 2