SOLUTION: Please solve the equation. -15x=-5(3x+7). Thanks for the help!

Algebra ->  Inequalities -> SOLUTION: Please solve the equation. -15x=-5(3x+7). Thanks for the help!      Log On


   

Question 60279This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra
: Please solve the equation. -15x=-5(3x+7).
Thanks for the help! This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra

Answer by funmath(2933) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve the equation. -15x=-5(3x+7).

This is a popular one today. It's tripping people up because there is no solution.
-15x=-15x-35
-15x+15x=-15x+15x-35
0=0-35
0=-35
Your variable was eliminated and 0 does not = -35, therefore there is no solution.
Happy Calculating!!!