SOLUTION: How many solutions does this equation have -2(x+7) -5x=-6x-x

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Question 902694: How many solutions does this equation have
-2(x+7) -5x=-6x-x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2%28x%2B7%29-5x=-6x-x Start with the given equation.


-2x-14-5x=-6x-x Distribute.


-14-7x=-6x-x Combine like terms on the left side.


-14-7x=-7x Combine like terms on the right side.


-7x=-7x%2B14 Add 14 to both sides.


-7x%2B7x=14 Add 7x to both sides.


0x=14 Combine like terms on the left side.


0=14 Simplify.


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