Math Problem Statement

Which equation below has infinite solutions? A) 9(2x - 3) = 12x + 4 + 6x B) 14x - 8 - 6x = 2(4x - 8) + 8 C) 7x + 12 = 3(5x - 9)

Solution

To determine which equation has infinite solutions, let's analyze each option step-by-step.

Step 1: Solve and simplify each equation

Option A: 9(2x3)=12x+4+6x9(2x - 3) = 12x + 4 + 6x

Expand both sides: 18x27=12x+6x+418x - 27 = 12x + 6x + 4 Simplify: 18x27=18x+418x - 27 = 18x + 4 Subtract 18x18x from both sides: 27=4-27 = 4 This is a contradiction, so no solutions exist for Option A.


Option B: 14x86x=2(4x8)+814x - 8 - 6x = 2(4x - 8) + 8

Simplify both sides: 14x6x8=8x16+814x - 6x - 8 = 8x - 16 + 8 8x8=8x88x - 8 = 8x - 8 Subtract 8x8x from both sides: 8=8-8 = -8 This is an identity (true for all values of xx), so infinite solutions exist for Option B.


Option C: 7x+12=3(5x9)7x + 12 = 3(5x - 9)

Expand and simplify: 7x+12=15x277x + 12 = 15x - 27 Subtract 7x7x from both sides: 12=8x2712 = 8x - 27 Add 27 to both sides: 39=8x39 = 8x Divide by 8: x=398x = \frac{39}{8} This has one solution, so Option C has a unique solution.


Conclusion

The equation with infinite solutions is Option B.

Would you like further details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How can you recognize an equation with infinite solutions without solving completely?
  2. What is the difference between an identity and a contradiction in algebra?
  3. How do you simplify equations with parentheses and distributive property?
  4. How can you verify if a solution is correct?
  5. What are other examples of equations with no solution?

Tip: An equation with infinite solutions simplifies to an identity like a=aa = a, while no-solution equations simplify to contradictions like aba \neq b.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Infinite Solutions
Identity Equations

Formulas

Distributive Property
Simplification of Linear Equations

Theorems

Property of Equality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10