Question

What is the solution set of the following equation? -8x + x + 15 = -7x + 12 {all reals} Ø { }

Answer 1

Steps to solve:

-8x + x + 15 = -7x + 12

~Combine like terms

-7x + 15 = -7x + 12

~Add 7x to both sides

-7x + 7x + 15 = -7x + 7x + 12

~Simplify

15 = 12

There are no solutions.

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Answer 2

no solutions

Explanation:

-8x + x + 15 = -7x + 12

Combine terms

-8x + x + 15 = -7x + 12

-7x +15 = -7x +12

Add 7x to each side

15 = 12

This is never true so there are no solutions