SOLUTION: 2x-5=2x+8

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Question 778944: 2x-5=2x+8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-5=2x%2B8 Start with the given equation.


2x=2x%2B8%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


2x-2x=8%2B5 Subtract 2x from both sides.


0x=8%2B5 Combine like terms on the left side.


0x=13 Combine like terms on the right side.


0=13 Simplify.


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