Question

2x+1=2(x-2) solve for x

Answer 1

this statement is false

2x+1=2(x-2)

2x+1=2x-4

cancel equal terms

1=-4

Answer 2

There is no solution to this equation

Explanation:

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

2x+1=2x-4

0x = -5

Answer is no solution