Question

Consider the equation: 3x + 1 – 9 = 3(x + 2) + n.

Give a value of n so that the equation has no solutions.

Explain why you are correct.

Answer 1

answer: n = -14

3x + 1 - 9 = 3(x + 2) + n

<=> 3x - 8 = 3x + 6 + n

<=> 3x - 8 - 3x - 6 = n

<=> n = -14