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what is 11x+2/3(9x-12)=19x-2(x-4) ?

 Dec 9, 2014

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Happy7 has indicated that this equation has no solution....let's see why......

11x+2/3(9x-12)=19x-2(x-4)   simplify

11x + 6x - 9 = 19x - 2x + 8

17x - 9  = 17x + 8

Note that, subtracting 9 from 17x can't be equal to adding 8 to it...!!!

Thus...it apppears the happy7 is correct!!!!

 

 Dec 9, 2014
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11×x+23×(9×x12)=19×x2×(x4){}

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 Dec 9, 2014
 #2
avatar+130477 
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Best Answer

Happy7 has indicated that this equation has no solution....let's see why......

11x+2/3(9x-12)=19x-2(x-4)   simplify

11x + 6x - 9 = 19x - 2x + 8

17x - 9  = 17x + 8

Note that, subtracting 9 from 17x can't be equal to adding 8 to it...!!!

Thus...it apppears the happy7 is correct!!!!

 

CPhill Dec 9, 2014

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