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2007-07-11 02:23:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics Mathematics

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2(x + 6) - 4 = 2(x - 7) + 22

The distributive Property

2x + 12 - 4 = 2x - 14 + 22

Collecting Like terms

2x + 8 = 2x + 8

Transpose 2x

2x + 8 - 2x = 2x + 8 - 2x

The coefficient and variables cancell. no solution.

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2007-07-11 02:59:52 · answer #1 · answered by SAMUEL D 7 · 0 2

distribute first
2x + 12 - 4 = 2x - 14 + 22

Collect like terms
2x + 8 = 2x + 8

This is an identity, so any value of x will make the equation true.
Answer {x I x is any real number}

2007-07-11 02:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by gfulton57 4 · 0 0

in basic terms multiply the variety exterior the parenthesis, 4 by the stuff interior the parenthesis: 2x+9, to grant you 8x+36, then rewrite the comprehensive equation: 6+8x+36=-22 Now, upload 6+36 to get 40 two and write that interior the equation: 40 two+8x=-22 Now flow the 40 two to the different area, once you gain this, replace THE sign as quickly because it particularly is on the different area: 8x=-22-40 two Now do the operation: -22-40 two to grant you -sixty 4 8x=-sixty 4 Now divide by 8 to get x: x=-sixty 4/8 x=-8 it particularly is it.

2016-12-10 08:48:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

2(x + 6) - 4 = 2(x - 7) + 22
2x +12 - 4 = 2x - 14 + 22
x + 12 - 4 = -14 + 22
x + 8 = 8
x = 0

2007-07-11 06:25:40 · answer #4 · answered by Shivali C 2 · 0 3

2x + 12 - 4 = 2x - 14 + 22
12 - 4 = -14 + 22 (by canceling out 2x)
8 = 8
So it's true for all values of x.

2007-07-11 02:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by Nick J 4 · 2 2

2(x + 6) - 4 = 2(x - 7) + 22
2x+8=2x+8
so???

2007-07-11 02:49:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

2(x + 6) - 4 = 2(x - 7) + 22
x+6-2=x-7+11
(since on both sides Xgets cancelled and holds for all values of X)
therefore infinite solutions.

2007-07-11 02:28:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 5

2(x+6)-4=2(x-7)+22
2x+12-4=2x-14+22
2x+8=2x+8
8=2x+8-2x
8=8

The statement of equality is true.

2007-07-11 02:29:57 · answer #8 · answered by remowlms 7 · 0 3

Try http://www.chartwellyorke.com/derive.html

Or use any scientific calculator with the SOLVE feature. On my calc (a Casio fx-570MS), it's [2] [(] [ALPHA] [X] [+] [6] [)] [-] [4] [ALPHA] [=] [2] [(] [ALPHA] [X] [-] [7] [)] [+] [2] [2] [ALPHA] [SOLVE] (input a value) [APLHA] [SOLVE]. In this case it will just redisplay any value you input there, that is any value is a good solution; otherwise, the output would be a near approximation of the answer.

Take the time to read through the instruction leaflets. They ARE useful.

This way you won't need to spend 5 points to solve equations anymore!

2007-07-11 02:35:19 · answer #9 · answered by The Badp 2 · 0 5

here:

2x + 12 - 4 = 2x - 14 + 22

2x + 8 = 2x + 8 (subract 2x from both sides)

8 = 8 (which is a true statement)

Answer: all real numbers

2007-07-11 02:25:30 · answer #10 · answered by ktm 3 · 2 5

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