Math Diversities: 4 Solutions to 10X=4X

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Integrating or differentiating a conditional equation does not necessarily yield an equivalent conditional equation. In summary, the only reasonable solution to 10X = 4X is X = 0. The other options indicate a lack of understanding of basic mathematics.
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I'm interested to find out how many people would agree on several quick solutions:

10X = 4X

1) X = 0

2) 10 = 4 (!?)

3) 10 = 4 (differentiating !?)

4) or integrating ... (1?)
 
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Huh ?

I agree that 1) is a solution to 10x = 4x, but as for the rest I have no idea what you are talking about.
 
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alionalizoti said:
I'm interested to find out how many people would agree on several quick solutions:

10X = 4X

1) X = 0

2) 10 = 4 (!?)

3) 10 = 4 (differentiating !?)

4) or integrating ... (1?)

The only reasonable choice is answer 1.

The other choices indicate a lack of knowledge in fairly basic mathematics.
Choice 2 is not reasonable because it results in a contradiction. In this case, dividing by x is dividing by zero.
Choice 3 is not reasonable because the equation you start with is a conditional equation (i.e., true only for a specific value or values), not one that is identically true.
Choice 4 is not reasonable for the same reason.
 
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FAQ: Math Diversities: 4 Solutions to 10X=4X

What is the equation "10X=4X" representing?

The equation "10X=4X" is representing a mathematical problem where the variable X is being multiplied by 10 on one side of the equation and by 4 on the other side. The goal is to solve for the value of X that makes the equation true.

What are the 4 solutions to the equation "10X=4X"?

The 4 solutions to the equation "10X=4X" are: X = 0, X = 1, X = -1, and X = infinity. These solutions can be found by dividing both sides of the equation by 10 and simplifying.

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Having multiple solutions to an equation means that there is more than one value for the variable that can make the equation true. This can happen when there are multiple operations being performed on the variable, as in the case of the equation "10X=4X". It is important to check all solutions to make sure they are valid in the context of the problem being solved.

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