Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 55: 42

Answer

No Solurion

Work Step by Step

Original equation 9(x-2)=8(x-3)+x Distribute 9x-18=8x-24+x Simplify 9x-18=9x-24 Subtract 9x from both sides -18=-24 Because -18 is not equal to -24, the two sides of the equation are not equal, and therefore there is no solution
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