Q. How many solutions does this equation have?3t−t=2tChoices:(A)no solution(B)one solution(C)infinitely many solutions
Combine like terms: Simplify 3t−t by combining like terms.3t−t=(3−1)t=2t
Compare simplified form: Compare the simplified form with the right side of the equation.2t=2tThis statement is true for every value of t.Therefore, the equation 3t−t=2t has an infinite number of solutions.
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