What does "give a brief explanation as to what kind of solution(s) you expect the linear equation to have:
18x+1/2=6 (3x+25). Transform the equation into a
simpler form if necessary" mean?
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The given statement is asking you to analyze the linear equation 18x + 1/2 = 6(3x + 25) and provide a brief explanation about the possible solutions this equation may have. Additionally, you are asked to simplify the equation if needed.
To solve this equation, you can start by simplifying both sides of the equation:
First, distribute 6 into the parentheses:
18x + 1/2 = 18x + 150
Now, you can simplify this equation by subtracting 18x from both sides to eliminate the variable on one side:
18x - 18x + 1/2 = 18x - 18x + 150
1/2 = 150
At this point, you have a contradiction: 1/2 cannot be equal to 150. Therefore, this equation has no solution.
To summarize, the linear equation 18x + 1/2 = 6(3x + 25) does not have a solution.