Q. Find the missing number so that the equation has no solutions.−4(−x+8)=−3(2x+7)+____x+9
Distribute Terms: Distribute the −4 and −3 across the terms inside the parentheses.−4(−x+8)=−4(−x)+4(8)−3(2x+7)=−3(2x)−3(7)Simplified: 4x−32=−6x−21+____x+9
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms on the right side of the equation.−6x+____x−21+9Simplified: (−6+____x)x−12
Set Coefficients Equal: Set the equation to have no solutions by making the coefficients of x equal on both sides and the constants not equal.4x−32=(−6+____x)x−12For no solutions, 4=−6+____x and −32=−12
Solve for x: Solve for the missing number ____x.4 = -6 + ____x____x = 4 + 6____x = 10
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