This equation simplifies to:
8 + 3x - 18 = -2 + 3x - 4
Distribute the 3:
3x + 8 - 18 = -2 + 3x - 4
Combine like terms:
3x - 10 = -6 + 3x
Subtract 3x from both sides:
-10 = -6
Since -10 is not equal to -6, the equation has no solutions.
show many solutions does this equation have
8 + 3 (x - 6) = -2 + 3x - 4
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