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4+x= 3(x + 2) - 2x

I really don’t get how to this at all like I really don’t get it I need some help

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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

Given

4 + x = 3(x + 2) - 2x ← distribute and simplify right side

4 + x = 3x + 6 - 2x

4 + x = x + 6 ( subtract 4 from both sides )

x = x + 2 ( subtract x from both sides )

0 = 2 ← not possible

This indicates the equation has no solution

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