Question

How many solutions does the equation 2(x+1) = 2x+1 have?

Answer 1

Answer:

No Solutions

Explanation:

2(x + 1) = 2x + 1

• Simplify both sides of the equation

2(x + 1) = 2x + 1

(2)(x) + (2)(1) = 2x + 1 [Distribute]

• 2x + 2 = 2x + 1

• Subtract 2x from both sides

2x + 2 − 2x = 2x + 1 − 2x

2 = 1

• Subtract 2 from both sides

2 − 2 = 1 − 2

0 = −1

This Is False, Therefore There Are No Solutions

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