Question

consider the equation ( w + 3 = w ).

the value of ( w + 3 ) is always 3 more than the value of ( w ). that means the value of ( w + 3 ) will never equal the value of ( w ).

how many solutions does the equation have? explain.

there are values of ( w ) that make the equation true. the equation has

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the equation \(w + 3=w\)

Subtract \(w\) from both sides of the equation.
\((w + 3)-w=w - w\)
Simplify the left - hand side: \(w+3 - w=3\), and the right - hand side: \(0\). So we get \(3 = 0\), which is a contradiction.

Answer:

There are \(0\) values of \(w\) that make the equation true. The equation has no solution.