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How can I solve this question? Can only be negative or positive! No decimals or fractions!!

How can I solve this question? Can only be negative or positive! No decimals or fractions-example-1
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x + 13 + 2x= 3x-18
Collect like terms
3x + 13= 3x - 18
Cancel equal terms on both sides of the equation
13= -18
The statement is false for any value of x
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