SOLUTION: the problem is x+8=x-6 how do i solve this??

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Question 442365: the problem is x+8=x-6
how do i solve this??
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the problem is x+8=x-6
how do i solve this??
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1st: You assume the "x" on both sides are the same number.
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2nd: You subtract "x" from both sides and you get:
8 = -6
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3rd: You recognize that as a contradiction.
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4th: You conclude there is no solution.
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Cheers,
Stan H.