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Solve for x: −4x − 4 = −4(x + 2)

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−4
All real numbers
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User Gibstick
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-4x-8 should be the answer I’m not sure tho
User Michael Damatov
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Answer:

No solution

Explanation:

−4x − 4 = −4(x + 2)

We solve the parentheses

-4x-4=-4x-8

We add 4 to both sides, cancelling out the -4 on both sides

-4=-8

As this isn't true if using normal math, there is

N O S O L U T I O N

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