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37 + 1 half − ( + 1 fourth) = 9(4 − 7) +5 x = ?

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ANSWER:

The system has no solution

Explanation:

We have the following equation:


37x+(1)/(2)-(x+(1)/(4))=9(4x-7)+5

Solving for x:


\begin{gathered} 37x+(1)/(2)-x-(1)/(4)=36x-58+5 \\ 36x+(1)/(4)=36x-53 \\ 36x-36x=53-(1)/(4) \\ 0=53-(1)/(4) \end{gathered}

Therefore the system has no solution

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