SOLUTION: how do I solve 3(g-1)+7=3g+4? Thank you

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Question 669626: how do I solve 3(g-1)+7=3g+4? Thank you
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%28g-1%29%2B7=3g%2B4 Start with the given equation.


3g-3%2B7=3g%2B4 Distribute.


3g%2B4=3g%2B4 Combine like terms on the left side.


3g=3g%2B4-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


3g-3g=4-4 Subtract 3g from both sides.


0g=4-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


0g=0 Combine like terms on the right side.


0=0 Simplify.


Since this equation is ALWAYS true for any g value, this means g can equal any number.

So there are an infinite number of solutions.