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) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%28x-9%29-4x=x-7 Start with the given equation



5x-45-4x=x-7 Distribute


x-45=x-7 Combine like terms on the left side


x=x-7%2B45Add 45 to both sides


x-x=-7%2B45 Subtract x from both sides


0x=-7%2B45 Combine like terms on the left side


0x=38 Combine like terms on the right side


0=38 Simplify

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