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Which of the following equations has no solution?

1: 3x=5
2: 5x+7=3
3: 4x=9x
4: x=x−2

User Dremet
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

Its because x=x-2 =-2 subtract x from both sides and you get 0 so theres no solution and you get -2

User Kevin Owocki
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

3x = 5:

x = 1 ⅔

5x + 7 = 3

5x = 3- 7

5x = -4

x = -⅘

4x = 9x

9x - 4x = 0

5x = 0

x = 0 / 5

x = 0

x = x - 2:

x -x = -2

0 = -2?

User Ege Akpinar
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