Q. Find the missing number so that the equation has no solutions.____x−1=5x−8
Identify No Solutions: Analyze the equation for no solutions.For an equation to have no solutions, the coefficients of the variable terms must be equal, but the constants must be different.
Set Up Equation: Set up the equation with the missing number.____x - 1 = 5x - 8To have no solutions, the coefficient of x on the left must be the same as on the right, which is 5.
Determine Missing Number: Determine the missing number. Since the coefficients must be the same for no solutions, the missing number is 5.
Check Constants: Check if the constants are different.After determining the coefficient, we have 5x−1=5x−8.The constants are −1 and −8, which are different.
Confirm No Solutions: Confirm that the equation has no solutions.With the same coefficients and different constants, the equation 5x−1=5x−8 has no solutions.
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