Question 149664


{{{-8x+14=-2(4x-7)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-8x+14=-8x+14}}} Distribute.



{{{-8x=-8x+14-14}}} Subtract {{{14}}} from both sides.



{{{-8x+8x=14-14}}} Add {{{8x}}} to both sides.



{{{0x=14-14}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0x=0}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{0=0}}} Simplify.



Since this equation is <font size=4><b>always</b></font> true for any x value, this means x can equal any number. So there are an infinite number of solutions.