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3(x+1) +4 = 2x -2 + x

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Answer:

No solution.

Explanation:

3(x+1)+4=2x-2+x

-> distribute

3x+3+4=2x-2+x

-> simplify (add constants & x terms)

3x+7=3x-2

-> variable cancels out

7=-2

-> this is not true

Untrue statement; no solution.

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