SOLUTION: OK. I need help on solving 2 step equations. My problem is: -15x=-5(3x=7) I know your first step is adding or subtracting the constant but there isnt one! Please help me! Tha

Question 366165: OK. I need help on solving 2 step equations.
My problem is: -15x=-5(3x=7) I know your first step is adding or subtracting the constant but there isnt one! Please help me!

Thank you!

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-15x=-5(3x+7)
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-15x = -15x-35
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Add 15x to both sides to get:
0 = -35
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That is a contradiction.
The original equation is a contradiction.
There are no solutions.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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