Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Further Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 120: 56

Answer

No solution

Work Step by Step

4(2 + x) + 1 = 7x - 3(x - 2) Distribute: 8 + 4x + 1 = 7x - 3x + 6 Combine like terms: 4x + 9 = 4x + 6 Subtract 4x from both sides: 9 = 6 The equation is false with any value for x, so there is no solution.
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