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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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