How many solutions does the following equation have? x + 9 - 4x = -3x -3

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How many solutions does the following equation have?

x + 9 - 4x = -3x -3

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Simplify
-3x + 9 = -3x - 3
Subtract 9 (both sides)
-3x = -3x - 12
Add 3x to both sides
0 = -12, this cannot be true

Answer: no solution

Diaa Sami answered Sep 17, 2022

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