Q. How many solutions does this equation have?−8n=6−8nChoices:(A) no solution(B) one solution(C) infinitely many solutions
Analyze the equation: Analyze the equation –8n=6–8n. We have the same term on both sides of the equation, which is –8n. Let's move all terms involving n to one side and constants to the other side to see if we can simplify the equation.
Subtract to isolate constants: Subtract −8n from both sides of the equation to isolate the constants.−8n+8n=6−8n+8nThis simplifies to:0=6
Determine if equation makes sense: Determine if the simplified equation makes sense.The equation 0=6 is never true, as 0 cannot equal 6. This means that there is no value of n that will satisfy the equation.
Conclude number of solutions: Conclude the number of solutions based on the simplified equation.Since there is no value of n that can make the equation true, the equation –8n=6−8n has no solution.
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