Q. Find the missing number so that the equation has no solutions. ____x+14=−4x−8
Identify No Solutions: Analyze the equation for no solutions. An equation has no solutions when the coefficients of the variable terms are equal, but the constants are different. This creates parallel lines when graphed, which means they will never intersect.
Set Up Equation: Set up the equation with the missing number. ____x+14=−4x−8To have no solutions, the coefficient of x on the left side must be the same as the coefficient of x on the right side, which is −4.
Determine Missing Number: Determine the missing number. The missing number must be −4 to have the same coefficient as the right side. Missing number: −4
Check Constants: Check if the constants are different.After determining the missing number, we have −4x+14=−4x−8. The constants are 14 and −8, which are different. This confirms that the equation has no solutions.
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