Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - 2.2 Using the Principles Together - 2.2 Exercise Set - Page 95: 75

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Using the properties of equality, the solution to the given equation, $ 3(x+4)=3(x-1) $, is \begin{array}{l} 3x+12=3x-3 \\\\ 3x-3x=-3-12 \\\\ 0=-15 \text{ (FALSE)} .\end{array} Since the solution above ended with a FALSE statement, then the given equation is a contradiction.
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