Question 102660: Having problem with this problem - thanks
2(5x-4)=5(2x+3) Found 2 solutions by doukungfoo, jim_thompson5910:Answer by doukungfoo(195) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! solving for x
2(5x-4)=5(2x+3)
first distribute 2 across (5x-4)
This means multiply 2 times 5x and 2 times -4
10x - 8 = 5(2x+3)
now distribute 5 across (2x+3)
10x - 8 = 10x + 15
now move all terms with x to one side of the equation and all terms
without x to the opposite side of the equation
10x - 10x = 15 + 8
the 10x cancels out
0 = 23
and we get a false statement
so there is no solution for x
check to see if you copied the problem correctly
if you did then there is no solution
because you end up with an inequality
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