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2x-9=2x+23
How do I solve for x

User Slandau
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hello

2x-9=2x+23

2x-2x = 23 +9

0x = 32

no solution in this equation

good day

User Superlime
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Answer:

No solution.

Explanation:

Step 1: Write equation

2x - 9 = 2x + 23

Step 2: Solve for x

Subtract 2x on both sides: -9 ≠ 23

Here, we can see that we would have no solution. Another way to see it is that these 2 lines are parallel, and parallel lines have no solution.

User Genish Parvadia
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