Question

How do i solve this? 2+4x=2(2x+1)

Answer 1

Answer:

Infinitely many solutions (or 2=2 which isnt related)

Step-by-step explanation:

2+4x=4x+2

Distribute the 2 to the numbers inside.

Secondly, Minus the 4x on the right side and also minus the 4x on the right side.

You would end up with 0x.

The answer would be 2=2, but the real answer would be "infinitely many solutions."

If your teacher thinks this is wrong, I don't know what else. I could be wrong but really, I don't care.

Answer 2

Answer:

0 = 0

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Rearrange terms:

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2 + 4x = 2(2x + 1)

4x + 2 = 2(2x + 1)

2. Distribute:

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4x + 2 = 2(2x + 1)

4x + 2 = 4x + 2

3. Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation :

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4x + 2 = 4x + 2

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

4. Simplify:

• Subtract the numbers

• Subtract the numbers

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4x = 4x

5. Subtract 4x from both sides of the equation:

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4x = 4x

4x - 4x = 4x - 4x

6. Simplify:

• Combine like terms
• Combine like terms

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0 = 0