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fraction numerator 4 x plus b over denominator 2 end fraction equals 2 x plus 8
In the given equation, b is a constant. If the equation has infinitely many solutions, what is the value of b ?

  1. 2    
  2. 4    
  3. 8    
  4. 16    

The correct answer is: 16


    If a linear equation has infinitely many solutions, LHS = RHS
    Step-by-step solution:-
    Simplifying the given equation, we get-
    fraction numerator 4 x plus b over denominator 2 end fraction equals 2 x plus 8
    ∴ 4x + b = 2 (2x + 8) ------------- (Multiplying both the sides with 2)
    ∴ 4x + b = 4x +16 ------------- (equation i)
    In the adjacent table, we substitute the values of x & y in equation i above and check whether LHS = RHS.

    Final Answer:-
    Option D i.e. 16 is the correct Option.
    Note:-
    Alternatively, we can apply Identity principle i.e. When the equation is simplified, the coefficient of x on LHS and RHS should be equal and the constants on LHS & RHS should be equal
    ∴ by comparing the constants of LHS and RHS, we get-
    b = 16

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