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Set 8: Linear Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: C

If 2x+3x=5x+12x + 3x = 5x + 1, what is the solution?

A.

0

B.

1

C.

No Solution

✓ Correct
D.

Infinite Solutions

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. Choice C is the correct answer. 1. Combine: 5x=5x+15x = 5 x + 1 2. Subtract 5 x: 0=10= 1 3. Analyze: Contradiction. 4. Conclusion: No Solution. Choice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is No Solution

Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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