Question

Is 1+4(3x-10)-12x equivalent to -39

Answer 1

No solution

-40 =38

Explanation:

`1+4\left(3x-10\right)-12x=39\\\\\mathrm{Subtract\:}1\mathrm{\:from\:both\:sides}\\1+4\left(3x-10\right)-12x-1=39-1\\\\Simplify\\4\left(3x-10\right)-12x=38\\\\\mathrm{Expand\:}4\left(3x-10\right)-12x:\quad -40\\-40 =38\\\\The \:sides\: are\: not\: equal \:so\\\mathrm{No\:Solution}`