Question 188168


{{{-2(x-3)=x+5-3x}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-2x+6=x+5-3x}}} Distribute.



{{{-2x+6=-2x+5}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-2x=-2x+5-6}}} Subtract {{{6}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x+2x=5-6}}} Add {{{2x}}} to both sides.



{{{0x=5-6}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0x=-1}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{0=-1}}} Simplify.



Since this equation is <font size=4><b>NEVER</b></font> true for any x value, this means that there are no solutions.