4(x + 2) – 3x = x – 6
2007-03-31 13:53:00 · 4 answers · asked by Bill R 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Distribute the left
4x+8-3x=x-6
simplify by adding like terms on the left
x+8=x-6
Now we know there is no solution because how can you add 8 to a number, then subtract 6 from the same number and end up with the same thing? If you still can't see this, we'll keep going until we get to a false statement. Subtract x form both sides
8=-6
Now we have gotten to a false statement which means that there is no solution to the equation
2007-03-31 13:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by MLBfreek35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4x+8-3x=x-6
x+8=x-6
x-x+8=x-x-6
8=-6 cannot be done therefore the problem is not solvable.
2007-03-31 21:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4x+8-3x=x-6
x+8=x-6
8=-6
Therefore, there is no solution.
2007-03-31 20:56:43 · answer #3 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
e=mc2
2007-03-31 20:57:37 · answer #4 · answered by chucky5050 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋