Question

-(3x+1)+7=4-(3x + 2)
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Answer 1

-(3x+1)+7=4-(3x + 2)

-3x-1+7=4-3x-2

-3x+6=-3x+2

-3x+3x=-4

0=-4

no solution

Answer 2

no solution

Explanation:

- (3x + 1) + 7 = 4 - (3x + 2) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

- 3x - 3 + 7 = 4 - 3x - 2

- 3x + 4 = 2 - 3x ( subtract 4 from both sides )

- 3x = - 2 - 3x ( add 3x to both sides )

0 = - 2 ← false statement

this false statement indicates the equation has no solution