Which of the following best describes the solution to the equation below?
6x + 17 = -24 + 6x

A exactly one real solution, x= -2
B no real solutions
C infinite solutions
D exactly one real solution, x= -2 5/12

Question

Which of the following best describes the solution to the equation below?
6x + 17 = -24 + 6x

A exactly one real solution, x= -2
B no real solutions 
C infinite solutions 
D exactly one real solution, x= -2 5/12

mathmale · Answer

this is a linear equation (both x and y have the first power).

Try some algebraic manipulation here:  Write the original equation:   6x + 17 = -24 + 6x and then subtract 6x from both sides.  Describe what you see and what it means.

boldjon · Answer

it cant be A cuz when u plug in -2 for x both sides don't add up
so cross out A