Which of the following is the solution set of the given equation?

14 + 8m = 14 - 3m - 5m

Ø
{0}
{all reals}

Question

Which of the following is the solution set of the given equation?

14 + 8m = 14 - 3m - 5m

Ø
{0}
{all reals}

Falconmaster · Answer

i am thinking either a or b

Falconmaster · Answer

but knowing me i am wrong

Mehek · Answer

First we are going to combine like terms like we did before
14 + 8m is simplified already because neither are like terms
however, for 14 - 3m - 5m, -3m and -5m can be combined
and -3m - 5m = -8
so 14 + 8m = 14 - 8m

Mehek · Answer

And no matter what value you put for m, it won't equal on both sides because one has + 8m and the other has -8m

Mehek · Answer

Except for 0
14 + 8m = 14 - 8m
14 + 8(0) = 14 - 8(0)
14 + 0 = 14 - 0
14 = 14
So B

Falconmaster · Answer

okay thanks so much

Mehek · Answer

No problem :}
Are you understanding this though?

Falconmaster · Answer

yes i am going to write this down in my math notes so i have an example

Mehek · Answer

Oh ok that's good