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How many solutions does -2x+9=-2(x+3)+8
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How many solutions does -2x+9=-2(x+3)+8

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Answer: 0=-7

Step-by-step explanation: Distribute -2x+9=-2(x+3)+8

-2x+9=-2x-6+8

Add The Numbers: -2x+9=-2x+2

Subtract 9 from both sides:

-2x+9-9=-2x+2-9

Subtract the numbers:

-2x=-2x-7

Add 2x to both sides:

-2x+2x=-2x-7+2x

And now simplify by combing like terms: 0= -7

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