Q. How many solutions does this equation have?3n−8n=−5nChoices:(A)no solution(B)one solution(C)infinitely many solutions
Combine like terms: Simplify 3n−8n by combining like terms.3n−8n= (3−8)n= −5n
Identify number of solutions: Now we have the equation −5n=−5n. How many solutions does this equation have? −5n=−5n is true for every value of n. The equation 3n−8n=−5n has an infinite number of solutions.
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