Questions: Solve
20 - 3/8 x = -3/8 x + 20
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The solution is (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
B. The solution set is (-∞, ∞).
C. There is no solution
Transcript text: Solve
\[
20-\frac{3}{8} x=-\frac{3}{8} x+20
\]
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The solution is $\square$ (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
B. The solution set is $(-\infty, \infty)$.
C. There is no solution
Solution
Solution Steps
To solve the equation \( 20 - \frac{3}{8} x = -\frac{3}{8} x + 20 \), we need to simplify and isolate the variable \( x \). By observing the equation, we can see that both sides are identical, which implies that the equation is true for all values of \( x \).
Solution Approach
Simplify both sides of the equation.
Observe that both sides are identical.
Conclude that the solution set is all real numbers.
Step 1: Simplify the Equation
Given the equation:
\[
20 - \frac{3}{8} x = -\frac{3}{8} x + 20
\]
Step 2: Combine Like Terms
Notice that both sides of the equation are identical:
\[
20 - \frac{3}{8} x = 20 - \frac{3}{8} x
\]
Step 3: Analyze the Equation
Since both sides of the equation are the same, this implies that the equation is true for all values of \( x \).
Final Answer
The solution set is:
\[
\boxed{(-\infty, \infty)}
\]