Solve the Equation $$6 ( x + 6 ) + 44 = 8 x - 2 ( x + 8 )$$

question 170

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.
- $$6 ( x + 6 ) + 44 = 8 x - 2 ( x + 8 )$$

• A) \(\{ x \mid x\) is a real number \(\}\)
• B) \(\{ 60 \}\)
• C) \(\varnothing\)
• D) \(\{ 28 \}\)

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