Question 206888


{{{8x-3(6+x)=5x+4}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8x-18-3x=5x+4}}} Distribute.



{{{5x-18=5x+4}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{5x=5x+4+18}}} Add {{{18}}} to both sides.



{{{5x-5x=4+18}}} Subtract {{{5x}}} from both sides.



{{{0x=4+18}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0x=22}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{0=22}}} Simplify.



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