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5 June, 00:16

Matt and Kara solved the equation 8 (x-5) = 8x+40. Kara said the answer was x=0 and Matt said there are no solutions. Who is correct? Support your answer with work.

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  1. 5 June, 01:42
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    8 (x-5) = 8x + 40

    8x - 40 = 8x + 40

    80 = ?

    There are NO solutions
  2. 5 June, 02:06
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    8x+40 = 8 (x-5)

    8x+40 = 8x-40

    -8x - 8x

    40 ≠ - 40

    therefore matt was correct since 40 isnt equal to - 40
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