Question

Determine the number of solutions in this equation:
5x + 3 - 3x = 2 ( x + 3 ) - 5

Answer 1

No solutions

Explanation:

2x+3=2x+6-5

2x+3=2x+1

The two x's cancel out, so you get

3=1

Subtract 3 from each side to get

0=-2

So the answer is no solutions