Question

2(x + 5)- 5(x + 2) =
- 3x - 5

Answer 1

Answer: No solution

Explanation:

1. Simplify by distributing -5 to (x+2)

2x+10-5x-10=-3x-5

2. Add like terms to get:

-3x=-3x-5

3. Isolate x from one side

-3x+3x=-3x+3x-5

4. You get 0= -5. which is untrue, so no solution.