SOLUTION: Okay, what about this one: 2(x-5) = 2x+10 This is what I came up with: but is it right and if not what did I do wrong? 2x + 10 = 2x - 20 2x + 10 + 2x = 2x - 20

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: Okay, what about this one: 2(x-5) = 2x+10 This is what I came up with: but is it right and if not what did I do wrong? 2x + 10 = 2x - 20 2x + 10 + 2x = 2x - 20       Log On


   

Question 132460This question is from textbook algebra math 009
: Okay, what about this one:
2(x-5) = 2x+10
This is what I came up with: but is it right and if not what did I do wrong?
2x + 10 = 2x - 20
2x + 10 + 2x = 2x - 20
10= -20
This question is from textbook algebra math 009

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

2%28x-5%29=2x%2B10 Start with the given equation



2x-10=2x%2B10 Distribute


2x=2x%2B10%2B10Add 10 to both sides


2x-2x=10%2B10 Subtract 2x from both sides


0x=10%2B10 Combine like terms on the left side


0x=20 Combine like terms on the right side


0=20 Simplify

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


So you were on the right track, but needed to state what the answer meant.