Question

How many solutions does the equation
-2(x + 3) = 2x - (5 – x) have?

Answer 1

Explanation:

-2(x + 3) = 2x - (5 – x)

-2x+6= 2x-5+x

-2x+6=3x-5

-2x-3x=-5-6

-5x=-11

x= 11/5

( 1 solution)

Answer 2

Solution given:

-2(x + 3) = 2x - (5 – x)

-2x-6=2x-5+x

-6+5=2x+2x+x

5x=-1

x=
`(-1)/(5)`

It has one Solution.