Q. How many solutions does this equation have?−2v−3=−2vChoices:(A) no solution(B) one solution(C) infinitely many solutions
Analyze Equation: Analyze the equation –2v−3=–2v. We want to find out if there are any values of v that make this equation true.
Isolate Variable: Attempt to isolate the variable v on one side of the equation.Subtract –2v from both sides of the equation to see if we can simplify it.–2v−3+2v=–2v+2v
Simplify Equation: Simplify both sides of the equation.On the left side, –2v and +2v cancel each other out, leaving us with just –3.On the right side, –2v and +2v also cancel each other out, leaving us with 0.So we have –3=0.
Check Validity: Determine if the simplified equation makes sense.The equation –3=0 is never true because –3 is not equal to 0.This means there are no values of v that can satisfy the equation.
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