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5/11(44x + 33) = 4/3(15x + 21)

what is the solution to this equation?

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No solution exists = the eqation is false

Proof:
Solve for x:
5/11 (44 x + 33) = 4/3 (15 x + 21)
Expand out terms of the left hand side:
20 x + 15 = 4/3 (15 x + 21)
Expand out terms of the right hand side:
20 x + 15 = 20 x + 28
Subtract 20 x + 15 from both sides:
0 = 13
0 = 13 is trivially false:
Answer: False
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