Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-4 Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 106: 29

Answer

No solution

Work Step by Step

$k-3k=6k+5-8k \\\\ -2k=-2k+5 \\\\ 0=5$ We first combine like terms on both sides of the equation to simplify. We then add 2k on both sides to get that 0=5. This is never true, so there is no solution.
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