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What is the solution to the equation below?
2(x – 3) = 2x + 5
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User Lawitschka
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Answer:

2(x - 3) = 2x + 5

Multiply out the left side:

2x - 6 = 2x + 5

Subtract 2x from both sides:

-6 = 5

Since this is impossible, this "equation" cannot be solved.

User Ollie In PGH
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