Solve. Show all work to receive full credit. 3 (x + 2) = 3x + 2

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Solve. Show all work to receive full credit.
3 (x + 2) = 3x + 2

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Answer:

No solution

Explanation:

$\sf 3\left(x+2\right)=3x+2$

$\sf 3x+6=3x+2$

$\sf 3x+6-6=3x+2-6$

$\sf 3x=3x-4$

$\sf 3x-3x=3x-4-3x$

$\sf 0=-4$

The sides aren't equal so there will be no solution.

Tom McLean answered Jul 15, 2022

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