Question 902694
{{{-2(x+7)-5x=-6x-x}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-2x-14-5x=-6x-x}}} Distribute.



{{{-14-7x=-6x-x}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-14-7x=-7x}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-7x=-7x+14}}} Add {{{14}}} to both sides.



{{{-7x+7x=14}}} Add {{{7x}}} to both sides.



{{{0x=14}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0=14}}} Simplify.



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