SOLUTION: solve 4(x+1)= 2(x-3)-(1-2x)

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Question 170516: solve 4(x+1)= 2(x-3)-(1-2x)
Found 2 solutions by Mathtut, stanbon:
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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4(x+1)=2(x-3)-(1-2x)---->distribute
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4x+4=2x-6-1+2x---->collect terms on the right side
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4x+4=4x-7---->which isnt possible!!!!!!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve 4(x+1)= 2(x-3)-(1-2x)
4x+4 = 2x-6-1+2x
4x+4 = 4x-7
4 = -7
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That is a contradiction which comes about because we assume
all those x's can be replaced by some number. They can't.
The problem has no solution.
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Cheers,
Stan H.