Question

Solve the inequality 3(x - 2) + 1 = x + 2(x + 2).

A XS4
B. XX-5
C. no solution
D. all real numbers

Answer 1

No solution

Explanation:

calculate the sum) 3x-5+x+2(x+2)

distribute 2 through the parentheses) 3x-5=x+2x+4

calculate the like terms) 3x-5=3x+4

calculate equal terms on both sides of the equation) -5 = 4

-5 = 4 meaning that the statement is false!