SOLUTION: Explain whether the equation 2x + 7 – 3x = –x + 12 has infinitely many solutions, one solution, or no solutions. I need help solving this equation.Please! Thanks

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Question 322098: Explain whether the equation 2x + 7 – 3x = –x + 12 has infinitely many solutions, one
solution, or no solutions.

I need help solving this equation.Please!

Thanks
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, stanbon:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Where are you having problems?
Simplify first.
2x+%2B+7+%96+3x+=+%96x+%2B+12
-x%2B7=-x%2B12
7=12
That's definitely not true.
So there is no solution.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Explain whether the equation 2x + 7 – 3x = –x + 12 has infinitely many solutions, one solution, or no solutions.
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2x + 7 – 3x = –x + 12
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-x + 7 = -x + 12
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7 = 12
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A contradiction, so no solutions.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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