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8x - 5 = 2(3x + 1) + 2x

User Ethan Kay
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Answer:

Explanation:

8x-5=6x+2+2x

8x-5=8x+2

-5=2

so there is no solution for x

User MasterMastic
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Answer:

  • No solution

Explanation:

8x - 5 = 2(3x + 1) + 2x

8x - 5 = 8x + 2

8x = 8x + 7

0 = 7

The sides are not equal therefore, there is no solution.

User Dkol
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