Question

question
solve the following equation for x. express your answer in the simplest form.
3(-x + 2) - 9 = -10x + 7x - 4
answer attempt 1 out of 2
the equation has

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the left - hand side

$3(-x + 2)-9=-3x+6 - 9=-3x - 3$

Step2: Simplify the right - hand side

$-10x + 7x-4=-3x-4$

Step3: Set up the new equation

$-3x - 3=-3x-4$

Step4: Add $3x$ to both sides

$-3x+3x - 3=-3x+3x-4$
$-3=-4$

Since $-3
eq - 4$, the equation has no solution.

Answer:

no solution