Question

4x-5=x-1+3x I need help

Answer 1

x = no solutions

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

4x - 5 = x - 1 + 3x

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Combine like terms: 4x - 5 = 4x - 1
2. Subtract 4x on both sides: -5 ≠ -1

Here we see that -5 does not equal -1.

∴ This equation has no solutions.