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Solve the equation -2x + 9 - 3x= -5x + 3

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12 votes

Answer:

There are no solutions

Explanation:

User Adam Hollidge
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Answer:

no real solutions

Explanation:

-2x + 9 - 3x = -5x + 3

First, combine like terms on each side.

-2x - 3x + 9 = -5x + 3

-5x + 9 = -5x + 3

Continue to combine the like terms from both sides.

0 = -6

The above expression is not true, therefore, there are no real solutions.

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