SOLUTION: Solve the equation. If it is an identity (all real numbers) or a contradiction(no solution) so state 2x+4+4x=5x+3+x

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Question 634774: Solve the equation. If it is an identity (all real numbers) or a contradiction(no solution) so state
2x+4+4x=5x+3+x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B4%2B4x=5x%2B3%2Bx Start with the given equation.


6x%2B4=5x%2B3%2Bx Combine like terms on the left side.


6x%2B4=6x%2B3 Combine like terms on the right side.


6x=6x%2B3-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


6x-6x=3-4 Subtract 6x from both sides.


0x=3-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


0x=-1 Combine like terms on the right side.


0=-1 Simplify.


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

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