Does -2(z+3)-z=-z-4(z+2) have one, zero or infinite solutions

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One solution (z = -1)

Discussion:

-2(z+3)-z=-z-4(z+2)        =>

-2z -6 -z = -z -4z - 8       =>

-3z -6 = -5z -8                =>  add 6 to both sides

-2z = -5z -2                     => add 5z to both sides

3z = -5z +5z -3               =>

3z = -3                            =>

z = -1

Thank you,

MrB

none.

step-by-step explanation:

m

1

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5

m1=5

b

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1

b=-1

find the slope and y-intercept of the second equation.

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m

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0

m2=0

b

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6

b=-6

compare the slopes

m

m of the two equations.

m

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5

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m

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0

m1=5,m2=0

compare the two slopes in the decimal form. if the slopes are equal, then the lines are parallel. if the slopes are not equal, then the lines are not parallel.

m

1

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5

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m

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0

m1=5,m2=0

i belive the biggest ratio would be 18: correct me if im wrong