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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Definitions:

Aromatic

A class of hydrocarbons that contain one or more benzene rings in their molecular structure, known for their stability and fragrant properties.

Antiaromatic

Compounds that possess conjugated pi electron systems and are less stable due to their ring structure not fulfilling Hückel's rule for aromatic stability.

Nonaromatic

Compounds that are neither aromatic nor antiaromatic; they do not have delocalized pi electrons in a cyclic, conjugated system.

Anthracene

An aromatic hydrocarbon used in the production of dyes, explosives, and as a scintillator in detection devices.