Question

How many solutions does the equation −5a + 5a + 9 = 8 have?

Answer 1

Hello,

Answer A: None
0a+9=8
==>9=8 equation impossible 0 solution

Answer 2

Answer:

Option A is correct

None

Step-by-step explanation:

Like terms are those terms which have same variable to the same power.

Given the equation:

$-5a+5a+9=8$

Combine Like terms;

$0+9 = 8$

⇒$9 = 8$      False.

This statement is false for any values of x

therefore, the given equation does not have any solution.