Question

What is 5.5-x=-4.5-x

Answer 1

The answer to the question

Answer 2

Simplifying

5.5 + -1x = -4.5 + -1x

Add 'x' to each side of the equation.

5.5 + -1x + x = -4.5 + -1x + x

Combine like terms:

-1x + x = 0

5.5 + 0 = -4.5 + -1x + x

5.5 = -4.5 + -1x + x

Combine like terms:

-1x + x = 0

5.5 = -4.5 + 0

5.5 = -4.5

Solving:

5.5 = -4.5

This equation is invalid, the left and right sides are not equal, therefore there is no solution.

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