Question 591241
{{{8x+3+x=5x+3+4x}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{9x+3=5x+3+4x}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{9x+3=9x+3}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{9x=9x+3-3}}} Subtract {{{3}}} from both sides.



{{{9x-9x=3-3}}} Subtract {{{9x}}} from both sides.



{{{0x=3-3}}} 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.