SOLUTION: 3(x+4)=3(x-2) please help and response quickly thanks;)

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Question 349575: 3(x+4)=3(x-2) please help and response quickly thanks;)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(x+4)=3(x-2)
3x+12 = 3x-6
Subtract 3x from both sides:
12 = -6
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That is a contradiction telling you
the original statement of the problem
is a contradiction. It is also telling
you there is no solution.
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Cheers,
Stan H.