Math Problem Statement

Match each equation with the best description of its solution(s): -3x + 12 - 9x + 8 = -3(4x - 7), -2(3x - 10) + 8x = 7x + 20 + 7x, 2 + 4x - 10 + 6x = 2(5x - 4) with options: infinitely many solutions, no solution, one solution.

Solution

Here is the solution for the provided equations and their classifications:

First Equation:

3x+129x+8=3(4x7)-3x + 12 - 9x + 8 = -3(4x - 7)

Simplify each side:

12x+20=12x+21-12x + 20 = -12x + 21

Simplify further:

12x+20=12x+21-12x + 20 = -12x + 21

Cancel out 12x-12x from both sides:

20=2120 = 21

This is a contradiction, so the first equation has no solution.


Second Equation:

2(3x10)+8x=7x+20+7x-2(3x - 10) + 8x = 7x + 20 + 7x

Simplify each side:

6x+20+8x=14x+20-6x + 20 + 8x = 14x + 20

Combine like terms:

2x+20=14x+202x + 20 = 14x + 20

Subtract 2020 from both sides:

2x=14x2x = 14x

Subtract 2x2x from both sides:

0=12x0 = 12x

Divide by 1212:

x=0x = 0

The second equation has one solution: x=0x = 0.


Third Equation:

2+4x10+6x=2(5x4)2 + 4x - 10 + 6x = 2(5x - 4)

Simplify each side:

8+10x=10x8-8 + 10x = 10x - 8

Simplify further:

10x8=10x810x - 8 = 10x - 8

This is an identity (true for all values of xx), so the third equation has infinitely many solutions.


Final Classification:

  1. First Equation: No solution.
  2. Second Equation: One solution (x=0x = 0).
  3. Third Equation: Infinitely many solutions.

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Related Questions:

  1. What steps are necessary to determine if an equation has no solution, one solution, or infinitely many solutions?
  2. How can you verify your solution for linear equations?
  3. What role does simplifying each side play in solving equations?
  4. Are there specific cases where contradictions arise in solving equations?
  5. What does it mean mathematically when an equation has infinitely many solutions?

Tip: Always simplify each side of the equation fully before attempting to solve it. This reduces errors and clarifies the solution process.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Solution Types

Formulas

Linear equation simplification
Distributive property

Theorems

Identity property
Contradiction in linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10