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X +3 +7 = 2x -10 -x how many solutions does it have

User Hunter Nelson
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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

x + 3 + 7 = 2x + 10 - x ( simplify both sides )

x + 10 = x - 10 ( subtract 10 from both sides )

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

0 = - 20 ← not possible

this indicates the equation has no solution

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