Plzz help solve the given equation and show your work. Tell whether it has one solution, an infinite number of solutions, or no

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3 years ago

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solutions, and identify each equation as an identity, a contradiction or neither.
2x+4 (x-1) = 2+4x

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zloy xaker [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-19T10:14:21+03:00

Answers:

<h3>x = 3</h3><h3>One solution</h3><h3>Identity</h3>

Step-by-step explanation:

In algebra, the goal is always to isolate the variable, so that its value can be determined.

<h3>Step 1: Use distributive property to remove parentheses</h3>

2x + 4x - 4 = 2 + 4x

<h3>Step 2: Add like terms</h3>

6x - 4 = 2 + 4x

<h3>Step 3: Subtract 4x</h3>

We need all variables on one side to solve, so subtract 4x from both sides.

2x - 4 = 2

2x = 6

<h3>Step 5: Divide by 2</h3>

x = 3

<h3>Step 6: Check</h3>

2(3) + 4(3) - 4 = 2 + 4(3)

6 + 12 - 4 = 2 + 12

14 = 14 ✔

<h3>Step 7: How many solutions?</h3>

The given equation has only one solution.

<h3>Step 8: Identity, a contradiction or neither?</h3>

The given equation is an identity.

<h3>Step 9: Answers</h3>

x = 3

One solution

Identity

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