Exactly one
Exactly two
Infinitely many
Zero
Explanation
Correct answer: A.
Choice A is correct. Distributing on the left-hand side and on the right-hand side of the given equation yields . Adding to each side of this equation yields . Adding to each side of this equation yields . Dividing each side of this equation by yields . This means that is the only solution to the given equation. Therefore, the given equation has exactly one solution.
Desmos solution:
Note: The regression fits the equation's input as 0, so there is exactly one solution.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.