Question 863096
{{{18(2x-2)=12(3x+9)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{36x-36=36x+108}}} Distribute.



{{{36x=36x+108+36}}} Add {{{36}}} to both sides.



{{{36x-36x=108+36}}} Subtract {{{36x}}} from both sides.



{{{0x=108+36}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0x=144}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{0=144}}} Simplify.



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