Question 679964
{{{4(x+2)+1=7x-3(x-2)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4x+8+1=7x-3x+6}}} Distribute.



{{{4x+9=7x-3x+6}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{4x+9=4x+6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{4x=4x+6-9}}} Subtract {{{9}}} from both sides.



{{{4x-4x=6-9}}} Subtract {{{4x}}} from both sides.



{{{0x=6-9}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0x=-3}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{0=-3}}} Simplify.



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