Question

Solve for x. If the equation is an identity write identity or if it has no solution write no solution.

3(5x−2)−6x=3(3x+2)

Answer 1

3(5x−2)−6x=3(3x+2)

distribute

15x-6 -6x = 9x+6

combine like terms

9x-6 = 9x+6

subtract 9x from each side

-6 =6

no solution

Answer 2

3(5x−2)−6x=3(3x+2)

distribute

15x-6 -6x = 9x+6

combine like terms

9x-6 = 9x+6

subtract 9x from each side

-6 =6

no solution