SOLUTION: solve the equation if possible. Determine whether the equation has one solution, no solution, or is an identity. -5r-6+4r=-r+2

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Question 598752: solve the equation if possible. Determine whether the equation has one solution, no solution, or is an identity.
-5r-6+4r=-r+2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-5r-6%2B4r=-r%2B2 Start with the given equation.


-r-6=-r%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


-r=-r%2B2%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


-r%2Br=2%2B6 Add r to both sides.


0r=2%2B6 Combine like terms on the left side.


0r=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


0=8 Simplify.


Since this equation is never true for any r value, this means that there are no solutions.