Question

Ax + 5 = 4x - 3

In the linear equation shown above,
a is a constant. If the equation has no solution, what is the value of a ?

Answer 1

Ax + 5 = 4x - 3

0 + 5 = 4x - 3

5 = 4x - 3

+3. +3.
8 = 4x

Divide both sides by 4

x = 2