Question 602477
{{{2(x-5)=4x-2(x+5)+1}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2x-10=4x-2x-10+1}}} Distribute.



{{{2x-10=2x-9}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{2x=2x-9+10}}} Add {{{10}}} to both sides.



{{{2x-2x=-9+10}}} Subtract {{{2x}}} from both sides.



{{{0x=-9+10}}} 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 <font color="red">no solutions</font>.