I need help with this question -2(x + 1) = -2x + 5

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-2(x + 1) = -2x + 5

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Answer:

No solution

Explanation:

Apply the distributive property:

-2x - 2 = -2x + 5

Add 2x to each side:

-2 = 5

Since negative two never equals five, there is no solution to this equation.

Qiong Wu answered Jul 5, 2023

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