Q. How many solutions does this equation have?−2v=−2v+8Choices:(A)no solution(B)one solution(C)infinitely many solutions
Analyze the equation: Analyze the equation −2v=−2v+8. We have the same term on both sides of the equation, −2v. However, there is an additional +8 on the right side.
Isolate the variable v: Attempt to isolate the variable v on one side. Subtract –2v from both sides to try to get v alone on one side of the equation. –2v+2v=–2v+8+2v This simplifies to: 0=8
Evaluate the result: Evaluate the result.The equation 0=8 is never true, as 0 cannot equal 8. This means there is no value of v that will satisfy the equation.
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