Question

How many solutions
8x+47=8(x+5)

Answer 1

no solution

Explanation:

Given

8x + 47 = 8(x + 5) ← distribute parenthesis

8x + 47 = 8x + 40 ( subtract 47 from both sides )

8x = 8x - 7 ( subtract 8x from both sides

0 = - 7 ← not possible

This indicates the equation has no solution