SOLUTION: How do i solve this equation? 1/2 x -8 =14+ 1/2 x

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Question 18953: How do i solve this equation?
1/2 x -8 =14+ 1/2 x
Found 2 solutions by mmm4444bot, Alwayscheerful:
Answer by mmm4444bot(95)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello There:
(1/2)*x - 8 = 14 + (1/2)*x
Subtract (1/2)*x from both sides:
-8 = 14
Since the result is a false statement, this equation has no solutions.
~ Mark
Answer by Alwayscheerful(414)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Done!

False statement= NO SOLUTION
Hope this helps!
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