SOLUTION: Solve the equation 3(4 - 2x) = 4 - (6x

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Question 956396: Solve the equation 3(4 - 2x) = 4 - (6x - 5)

Found 3 solutions by MathLover1, rfer, macston:
Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source):
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.....there is no solution

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source):
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12-6x=4-6x+5
-6x+6x=9+6
x cancels, no solution

Answer by macston(5194)   (Show Source):
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3(4 - 2x) = 4 - (6x - 5)
3(4-2x)=12-6x=-6x+12 Slope=-6, y-intercept=12
4-(6x-5)=4-6x+5=-6x+9 Slope=-6 y-intercept=9
Parallel lines: no common solution
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3(4 - 2x) = 4 - (6x - 5)
12-6x=9-6x
12=9 False There is no solution.
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SOLUTION: Solve the equation 3(4 - 2x) = 4 - (6x - 5)