Amaya used these steps to solve the equation 8x + 4 = 9 + 4(2x – 1). Which choice describes the meaning of her result, 4 = 5?
Amaya made a mistake because 4 is not equal to 5.
No values of x make the equation true.
All values of x make the equation true.
The solution is x = 4 or 5.
What does 4 = 5 signify in Amaya’s process of solving the equation 8x + 4 = 9 + 4(2x – 1)?
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The correct choice is: No values of x make the equation true.
Explanation: When Amaya simplifies the equation to arrive at 4 = 5, she finds a statement that is not true. This means there are no values of x that will satisfy the original equation, indicating it has no solution.