SOLUTION: how do i find the number of roots in this equation? 3(2x+6)-5=9x+4

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Question 285189: how do i find the number of roots in this equation? 3(2x+6)-5=9x+4
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, richwmiller:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do i find the number of roots in this equation? 3(2x+6)-5=9x+4
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Solve it:
6x+18-5 = 9x+4
6x+13 = 9x+4
3x = 9
x = 3
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Looks like the equation has one root.
Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the highest power? largest exponent?