SOLUTION: Solve. 5(x – 9) – 4x = x – 7

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Question 124937: Solve. 5(x – 9) – 4x = x – 7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation



Distribute


Combine like terms on the left side


Add 45 to both sides


Subtract x from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Simplify

Since this equation is never true for any x value, this means there are no solutions.

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