Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Further Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 119: 30

Answer

Every real number is a solution.

Work Step by Step

14x + 7 = 7(2x + 1) Distribute: 14x + 7 = 7(2x) + 7(1) 14x + 7 = 14x + 7 7 = 7 The equation is always true, so it is an identity and every real number is a solution.
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