Math Problem Statement

Which of the following equations result in infinite solutions?

Solution

Let's analyze the equations one by one to determine which result in infinite solutions. For infinite solutions, both sides of the equation must simplify to the same expression (e.g., 0=00 = 0).

1. 12(10x+4)=13(6+15x)\frac{1}{2}(10x + 4) = \frac{1}{3}(6 + 15x)

Simplify both sides: 12(10x+4)=5x+2\frac{1}{2}(10x + 4) = 5x + 2 13(6+15x)=2+5x\frac{1}{3}(6 + 15x) = 2 + 5x So, the equation becomes: 5x+2=5x+25x + 2 = 5x + 2 This is true for all values of xx, meaning this equation has infinite solutions.

2. 132(x+4)=8x+113 - 2(x + 4) = 8x + 1

Simplify both sides: 132(x+4)=132x8=52x13 - 2(x + 4) = 13 - 2x - 8 = 5 - 2x Thus, the equation becomes: 52x=8x+15 - 2x = 8x + 1 This is a linear equation, and solving it gives: 52x=8x+151=8x+2x4=10xx=255 - 2x = 8x + 1 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 5 - 1 = 8x + 2x \quad \Rightarrow \quad 4 = 10x \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = \frac{2}{5} This equation has one solution, x=25x = \frac{2}{5}.

3. x+1=x+2x + 1 = x + 2

Simplify: x+1=x+21=2x + 1 = x + 2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 1 = 2 This is false, so the equation has no solution.

4. 5(x2)=2(10+x)5(x - 2) = 2(10 + x)

Simplify both sides: 5(x2)=5x105(x - 2) = 5x - 10 2(10+x)=20+2x2(10 + x) = 20 + 2x Thus, the equation becomes: 5x10=20+2x5x - 10 = 20 + 2x Solving this: 5x2x=20+103x=30x=105x - 2x = 20 + 10 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 3x = 30 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 10 This equation has one solution, x=10x = 10.

Conclusion:

The equation with infinite solutions is: 12(10x+4)=13(6+15x)\boxed{\frac{1}{2}(10x + 4) = \frac{1}{3}(6 + 15x)}

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Related questions:

  1. What does it mean for an equation to have no solutions?
  2. Can an equation have more than one solution but not infinite solutions?
  3. How do you graphically interpret equations with infinite solutions?
  4. How can we verify the number of solutions algebraically?
  5. What are the conditions for a system of equations to have infinite solutions?

Tip:

Always check if simplifying both sides of an equation leads to the same expression to quickly identify infinite solutions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Infinite Solutions

Formulas

Simplification of linear equations
Equality of expressions after simplification

Theorems

If both sides of an equation reduce to the same expression, the equation has infinite solutions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10