Question

How many solutions are there to `5x-8(x+5)=sqrt3 -3x`?

Answer 1

None.

Explanation:

`5x-8(x+5)=sqrt3-3x.`

`:. 5x-8x-40=sqrt3-3x.`

`:. -3x-40=sqrt3-3x.`

`:. -40=sqrt3,` which is impossible.

Therefore, there is no soln. for te given eqn.