Question

Please help, Which statement about this equation is true?



3 (4x – 2) = 12x




The equation has one solution.

The equation has no solution.

The equation has a few solutions.

or The equation has many solutions.

Answer 1

Answer:

there is no solution

Step-by-step explanation:

This equation is invalid, the left and right sides are not equal, therefore there is no solution.

Answer 2

Answer:

the equation has no solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

set them equal to each other.

distribute 3(4x-2) = 12x -6

divide 12x on both sides

then 0 = -6

so therefore no solution