Solve the Equation $$3 ( 4 x + 2 ) + 46 = 5 x - 4$$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Use words or set notation to identify equations that have no solution, or equations that are true for all
real numbers.
- $$3 ( 4 x + 2 ) + 46 = 5 x - 4$$

• A) \(\{ x \mid x\) is a real number \(\}\)
• B) \(\{ 8 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 8 \}\)
• D) \(\varnothing\)

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