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Jordan Casey asked Aug 9, 2022

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-16 - 5x = -5(x + 3)

Solve for X

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Answer:

No solution

Explanation:

There are no values of x that make the equation true.

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The given expression has no solution at all because (-5x) on both sides get cancel out.

$- 16 \\eq3$

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