Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-5 Literal Equations and Formulas - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 112: 29

Answer

No solution

Work Step by Step

Step 1) -2k = 2k + 5 ... Combine like terms Step 2) -2k + 2k = -2k + 2k +5 ... add 2k on both sides Step 3) 0 ≠ 5 ... Simplify Step 4) No solution ... Since the result is two unequal numbers, there are no solutions.
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