Question

Solve for x: -3(x + 3) = -3(x + 1) - 5.
1. -6
2. 6
3. All real numbers
4. no solution

I got 6 but that was wrong

Answer 1

@wolfe8

Answer 2

Eh, doesn't this look weird to you? They are both the same but you subtract the right with 5. They cannot be the same anymore

Answer 3

huh?

Answer 4

Let's think about it. You are in a way saying
potato = potato - soda
That is inconsistent.

Answer 5

so then the answer would be no solution?

Answer 6

Yup yup

Answer 7

@parakeet