SOLUTION: what is the answer for 5+2x=2x+6

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Question 784682: what is the answer for 5+2x=2x+6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%2B2x=2x%2B6 Start with the given equation.


2x=2x%2B6-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


2x-2x=6-5 Subtract 2x from both sides.


0x=6-5 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.