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Calculate the linear equation (don't do graph), show work

Calculate the linear equation (don't do graph), show work-example-1

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Answer:

No solution

Explanation:

Given equation is
5a - 10 = 2a -7 + 3a

On the right side add the a terms together
5a - 10 = 2a + 3a - 7

5a - 10 = 5a - 7

Since we have 5a on both sides, these cancel out giving the absurdity

-10 = -7

This result indicates the equation has no solution

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