How many solutions does this equation have? −4(5 − 3x) = 12x + 20

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asked Aug 20, 2020 131k views

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Lajarre · Answer 1 · 2020-08-24T18:57:44+0000

Answer:

no solutions

Explanation:

Given

- 4(5 - 3x) = 12x + 20 ← distribute left side

- 20 + 12x = 12x + 20 ( subtract 12x from both sides )

- 20 = 20 ( add 20 to both sides )

0 = 40 ← not possible

Hence the equation has no solutions