Question

How many solutions does this equation have?2(x+2)+3=2(x+1)+1

Answer 1

no solutions

Explanation:

2(x+2)+3=2(x+1)+1

Distribute...

2x+4+3=2x+2+1

combine like terms...

2x+7=2x+3

rearange

7=-2x+2x+3

Combine like terms

7=3

there fore this equation has no solution the -2x and the +2x cancel each other out.