Question

2x+5+12=2x+2+14

how would I solve this?​

Answer 1

Answer: No solution

Explanation:

2x+5+12=2x+2+14

2x+17=2x+16

-2x -2x (Subtract 2x from both sides)

17≠16

Therefore, the answer is no solution

Answer 2

this statement is false.

Explanation:

cancel equal terms

add the numbers (5+12) (2+14)

17=16

not true.