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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How many solutions can be found for the equation 5r + 10 – 5r = 10? Zero One Two Infinitely many

OpenStudy (anonymous):

look at the left side of an equation. can you see anything?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes there is a 10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the signs of 5r and -5r are opposite

OpenStudy (anonymous):

they are also like terms, so we can add and subtarct them

OpenStudy (anonymous):

to what is equal \[5r-5r=?\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@agl202301 , th 5r - 5r is 0, so 0+10=10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

since 10=10 always , there is infinitely solutions to the equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so is there only 1 posibility to make an equation or more?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thank you for the help!

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