SOLUTION: -(2a-4)-1=5-(2a-1)

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Question 835822: -(2a-4)-1=5-(2a-1)
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, tommyt3rd:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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-%282a-4%29-1=5-%282a-1%29
Multiply both sides by -1
%282a-4%29%2B1=-5%2B%282a-1%29
2a-4%2B1=-5%2B2a-1
2a-3=2a-6
-3=-6
False.

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2a-4-1=5-2a+1
-4-1=5+4
False so this is a contradiction and there is no solution