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2x+1=2(x-2) solve for x

User Dmytro Khmara
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this statement is false

2x+1=2(x-2)

2x+1=2x-4

cancel equal terms

1=-4

User Andiana
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Answer:

There is no solution to this equation

Explanation:

2x+1=2(x-2)=

2x+1=2x-4

0x = -5

Answer is no solution

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