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question: 4(2x + 1) = 5x + 3x+ 9

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4(2x+1)=5x+3x+9
Distribute: 8x+4=5x+3x+9
Combine like terms: 8x+4=8x+9
Subtract 8x: 4=9...?
No, so there is no solution
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