SOLUTION: 3(-2 - 3x) = -9x - 4

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Question 675915: 3(-2 - 3x) = -9x - 4
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, ReadingBoosters:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%28-2-3x%29=-9x-4 Start with the given equation.


-6-9x=-9x-4 Distribute.


-9x=-9x-4%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


-9x%2B9x=-4%2B6 Add 9x to both sides.


0x=-4%2B6 Combine like terms on the left side.


0x=2 Combine like terms on the right side.


0=2 Simplify.


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

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distribute the 3
3(-2) + 3(-3x) = -9x - 4
-6 - 9x = -9x - 4
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Group like terms

-9x + 9x = -4 + 6
0 = 2
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No solution.
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