Question

Solve for x: −3(x + 3) = −3(x + 1) − 5.

A. 6
B. −6
C. All real numbers
D. No solution

Answer 1

no solutions

Explanation:

−3(x + 3) = −3(x + 1) − 5

Distribute

-3x -9 = -3x -3 -5

Combine like terms

-3x -9 = -3x-8

Add 3x to each side

-9 = -8

Since this is never true, there are not solutions