Question

For what number A does the equation 3Ax - 24 = 5x - 9 + x$ have no solutions for x?

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Answer 1

A=2

Explanation:

3Ax - 24 = 5x - 9 + x (simplifying the right side)

3Ax - 24 = 6x - 9

Equating the term x,

It will have no solution when 3A = 6 ⇒ A = 2

To see why:

3(2)x - 24 = 6x - 24

and this can never equate to 6x - 9 and have no solutions for x.