When Dylan attempts to solve the equation (;x- 4), ,his last step shows 32 = –32. 4x + 32 = 8 Which statement accurately explains the solution to Dylan's equation? A. He has made an error and should recheck his work. B. There is no value for x that will be a solution to this equation. C. There are infinitely many solutions because x has been eliminated from the equation. D. Any real number will be a solution because 32 and -32 have equivalent absolute values.

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When Dylan attempts to solve the equation
4x + 32 = 8
- 4), his last step shows 32 = -32.
Which statement accurately explains the
solution to Dylan's equation?
A. He has made an error and should recheck his work.
B. There is no value for x that will be a solution to this equation.
C. There are infinitely many solutions because x has been
eliminated from the equation.
D. Any real number will be a solution because 32 and -32 have
equivalent absolute values.
Transcribed Image Text:When Dylan attempts to solve the equation 4x + 32 = 8 - 4), his last step shows 32 = -32. Which statement accurately explains the solution to Dylan's equation? A. He has made an error and should recheck his work. B. There is no value for x that will be a solution to this equation. C. There are infinitely many solutions because x has been eliminated from the equation. D. Any real number will be a solution because 32 and -32 have equivalent absolute values.
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