Solve the equation.
-2 x-1-9 x-8=5 x-12 x-12
A) $\varnothing$
B) {-288}
C) {0}
D) {$x \mid x$ is a real number}

Question

Solve the equation.
-2 x-1-9 x-8=5 x-12 x-12
A)  $\varnothing$
B)  {-288} 
C)  {0} 
D) {$x \mid x$ is a real number}

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation simplifies to 0 = 0, which means any real number is a solution. However, the way the equation is presented suggests a misunderstanding in the simplification process. The correct interpretation leads to an equation that is true for all values of x, but the options provided do not accurately reflect this scenario. Given the options, the closest to a correct interpretation is "no solution" since none of the provided choices accurately capture the nature of the equation.

Solve the Equation ∅\varnothing∅ B) {-288} C) {0} D)

Solve the Equation $\varnothing$ B) {-288}
C) {0}
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