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While solving an equation for x lewis is left with the equation 2=4. Explain why lewis can be certain that the equation does not have a solution

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Answer: You do not have x alone on one side, therefore, you can be certain the equation has no solution!!

Step-by-step explanation: In order for the equation to have a solution it must look like this:

x= and some number

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