Question 984587
{{{-2(4x+5)-6=-8x+7}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-8x-10-6=-8x+7}}} Distribute.



{{{-8x-16=-8x+7}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-8x=-8x+7+16}}} Add {{{16}}} to both sides.



{{{-8x+8x=7+16}}} Add {{{8x}}} to both sides.



{{{0x=7+16}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{0x=23}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{0=23}}} 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>.



Final Answer:  <font color="red">no solutions</font>