Question

Please solve this problem 2(x+1)=2x-3

Answer 1

no solution

Explanation:

distrubute the 2

2x + 1 = 2x -3

subtract the 2x's and you get 1 = -3 which is not true so there is no answer

Answer 2

1

Explanation:

1. 2(x+1)=2x-3
2. 2x+2=2x-3
3. -2 -2x
4. 0x=1
5. 1