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How many solutions does 3(4+x)=7x-2(2x+3) have

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Answer: no solutions

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

3(4+x)=7x−2(2x+3)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3(4+x)=7x−2(2x+3)

(3)(4)+(3)(x)=7x+(−2)(2x)+(−2)(3)(Distribute)

12+3x=7x+−4x+−6

3x+12=(7x+−4x)+(−6)(Combine Like Terms)

3x+12=3x+−6

3x+12=3x−6

Step 2: Subtract 3x from both sides.

3x+12−3x=3x−6−3x

12=−6

Step 3: Subtract 12 from both sides.

12−12=−6−12

0=-18

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