Question

PLEASE HELP!!!

Equation: 2 (1/2x + 1) = -3 (2x - 1) +4 (2x + 1)


Answer Choices:


A. 5

B. All real numbers

C. No solution

D. None of the above


I got D but I wanted some confirmation. I feel like I got it wrong... Thanks!

Answer 1

Explanation:

2(1/2x+1) = -3(2x-1)+4(2x+1)

Distributive Property 1x+2 = -6x+3+8x+4

Combine Like Terms. 1x+2 = 2x+7

Subtract 1x from both sides 2 = x+7

Subtract 7 from both sides -5 = x

Thus the solution is non of the above