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1/3 (6x +12) - 2(x-7)=19

User Bobbdelsol
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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

Given


(1)/(3)(6x + 12) - 2(x - 7) = 19 ← distribute parenthesis on left side

2x + 4 - 2x + 14 = 19 , that is

18 = 19 ← not possible

This indicates the equation has no solution

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