SOLUTION: I need help with this problem. {{{(x+5)=(x+2)}}}

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Question 55669: I need help with this problem.
%28x%2B5%29=%28x%2B2%29
Answer by Cintchr(481) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%2B5%29=%28x%2B2%29
This is onle of those problems that does not have a solution.
Start by subtracting 2 from both sides
+%28x%2B3%29+=+x+
now subtract x from both sides
+3+=+0+
This is a false statement.
Therefore there are no solutions.
Had the constants of each side of the equation been eaqual ...
+x%2B5+=+x+%2B+5+
Then the solution would have been "All real numbers" Anything you put in will work.