Question

-5(5.25 +3.1x) = -6.2(2.5x + 1.9)
Is the answer 48.23 or no solution

Answer 1

-26.25 - 15.5x = -15.5x - 11.78

collect the like term

-15.5x + 15.5x = -11.78 + 26.25

= 14.48

Answer 2

no solution

Explanation:

- 5(5.25 + 3.1x) = - 6.2(2.5x + 1.9) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

- 26.25 - 15.5x = - 15.5x - 11.78 ( add 26.25 to both sides )

- 15.5x = - 15.5x + 14.47 ( add 15.5x to both sides )

0 = 14.47 ← False

this false statement indicates the equation has no solution