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4x-5=2(2x+1) find the x

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Hi Brainiac


4x-5=2(2x+1)

Distribute

4x-5= (2)(2x)+(2)(1)

4x-5=4x+2

Subtract 4x

4x-5-4x= 4x+2-4x

-5=2

Add 5

-5+5=2+5

0=7

There are no solutions


I hope that's help:0

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First, do the distributive property: 4x-5=4x+2
This answer has no real solution. The term is no real numbers.

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