Question

Which of the statements describe the solution set for `-2(x + 8) = - 2x + 20`?

Options

• x = – 2 only

• x = 0 only

• There are no solutions.

• All real numbers are solution.

Answer 1

There are no solutions.

Explanation:

`-2(x + 8) = - 2x + 20`

`-2x - 16 = - 2x + 16`

`-2x + 2x - 16 - 20` = 0

`- 36 ≠ 0`

Therefore, there are no solutions.