SOLUTION: the equation 3x+4-2x=6x+2-5x+2

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Question 788867: the equation 3x+4-2x=6x+2-5x+2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B4-2x=6x%2B2-5x%2B2 Start with the given equation.


x%2B4=6x%2B2-5x%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


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


x=x%2B4-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


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


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


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


0=0 Simplify.


Since this equation is always true for any x value, this means x can equal any number. So there are an infinite number of solutions.