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2x – 5x + 16 = –3(x – 6)

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Answer:

x = ∅

Explanation:

2x - 5x + 16 = - 3 (x - 6)

combine like terms

- 3x + 16 = - 3 (x - 6)

distribute

- 3x + 16 = - 3x + 18

subtract 3x from both sides

16 = 18

The equation is false and so x = ∅

User Nayibe
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Answer:

0

Explanation:

2x – 5x + 16 = –3(x – 6)

2x - 5x + 16 = -3x + 18

-3x + 16 = -3x + 18

0x = 1

x = 0

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