Write an equation with a variable on both sides of the equal sign that has infinitely many solutions. Solve the equation and explain why it has an infinite number of solutions.

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pooja195 · Answer

Both sides of the equations must be the same in order for an equation to have infinite solutions

tanabugg · Answer

Could x=x be one answer?

pooja195 · Answer

No

anonymous · Answer

that is what i would say, yes

anonymous · Answer

probably will annoy your teacher but that is the simplest one

pooja195 · Answer

:/ 
I was thinking something along the lines of 
8x+4=8x+4

anonymous · Answer

or to make it fancy you could do what @pooja195  said but make it $$8x+4=4(2x+1)$$

pooja195 · Answer

^ right ^-^

tanabugg · Answer

Thanks a lot guys!  I wish I could give you both medals !

pooja195 · Answer

Give it to sat :P

tanabugg · Answer

How could i put that into three sentences?

pooja195 · Answer

Both sides of the equations must be the same in order for an equation to have infinite solutions

anonymous · Answer

i have plenty, pooja deserves one

pooja195 · Answer

xD

pooja195 · Answer

@tanabugg i did it for u in one :P

tanabugg · Answer

We are supposed to have three sentences but i think it will work thanks!!

pooja195 · Answer

yw :)

tanabugg · Answer

@pooja195 My teacher graded my work for this problem and said that i need to show my work for the equation and i'm not sure what she means

pooja195 · Answer

yea you need to solve for x