Question

Fill in the blanks so the equation has NO SOLUTION.

4(x -3) + 7 = _____x + _____

Answer 1

4x + 1

Explanation:

evaluating the expression on the left

4(x -3) + 7

Distribute

4x - 12 + 7

4x - 5

Therefor if the constant is any number other than -5

there will be NO SOLUTION

Examples of equations with no solution

4(x -3) + 7 = 4x + 1

4(x -3) + 7 = 4x - 3

4(x -3) + 7 = 4x + 4