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-The solution(s) to the equation $x + 5 = x + 4$ is/are_______
A) no solution
B) reversed
C) all real numbers
D) unlike terms

Question

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below.

-The solution(s) to the equation $x + 5 = x + 4$ is/are_______
A) no solution 
B) reversed 
C) all real numbers 
D) unlike terms

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation $x + 5 = x + 4$ simplifies to $0 = -1$ when we subtract $x$ from both sides, indicating an inconsistency, hence there is no solution.

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