What is the solution to -6x+3=3x+2-9x ?

what is the solution to the problem?

1 Answer
May 15, 2018

There is no solution. Bummer!

Explanation:

Add or subtract multiples of #x# to both sidesuntil only one term with #x# is left. Then do the same with the constant terms. Let's see what happens:

#-6x+3=3x+2-9x#

Add #9x#:

#3x+3=3x+2#

Subtract #3x#:

#color(red)(3=2)#

We thought we were going to get a term with #x# left over but instead, they all canceled out. What's left has no solution!