Question

How many solutions does this equation have?

5 − 2k = –2k

Answer 1

Steps to solve:

5 − 2k = –2k

~Subtract 5 to both sides

5 - 5 - 2k = -2k - 5

~Simplify

-2k = -2k - 5

~Add 2k to both sides

-2k + 2k = -2k + 2k - 5

~Simplify

0 ≠ -5

Therefore, the equation as no solutions.

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