Question

How many solutions can be found for the linear equation?

4(x + 5) - 5 = (4x + 1)
no solutions
one solution
two solutions
infinitely many solutions

Answer 1

no solution

Explanation:

4x + 20 - 5 = 4x + 1

= 20 - 5 = 1 (The 4x cancels each other out)

= 15 ≠ 1

15 is not equal to 1, so the linear equation has no solution