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Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. Distributing the on the left-hand side of the equation gives . Rearranging the terms in each side of the equation yields . Since the equation has infinitely many solutions, it follows that the coefficients of and the free terms on both sides must be equal. That is, , or , and . Substituting for in the equation gives , so .
Desmos solution:
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may be the result of a conceptual error when finding the value of .
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from making a sign error when simplifying.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from making a sign error when simplifying.
Student discussion
jaivardhansonawala 0 likes
You can put x1 as random(10)
meera_venka22 0 likes
Plug in each answers choice in the equation for a & b into desmos
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