To solve the equation, we will first simplify both sides:
-2x + 5x - 9 = 3(x - 4) - 5
Combine like terms:
3x - 9 = 3x - 12 - 5
Simplify further:
3x - 9 = 3x - 17
Next, we want to isolate the variable x on one side. However, notice that we have 3x on both sides of the equation, which means they will cancel out.
Subtract 3x from both sides:
3x - 3x - 9 = 3x - 3x - 17
Simplify:
-9 = -17
This equation is not true, as -9 is not equal to -17. Therefore, there is no solution to this equation.
-2x+5x-9=3(x-4)-5
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