Question

Complete the equation so that it has no solution.(1 point)
5x+12=
x+9

Answer 1

To complete the equation \(5x + 12 = x + 9\) so that it has no solution, you need to create a condition where both sides can never be equal.

One way to do this is to set the equation in a way that results in a contradiction after simplifying. For instance, if we complete the equation with a constant that differs from what is possible:

1. Start with the given equation:
\[
5x + 12 = x + 9 + C
\]
2. Let’s solve for \(x\) first:
\[
5x + 12 = x + 9 + C
\]
Simplifying this, we get:
\[
5x - x = 9 + C - 12
\]
\[
4x = C - 3
\]
3. To ensure no solution exists, we can choose a value for \(C\) such that \(C - 3 \neq 0\). For instance, let’s say \(C = 4\):
\[
4x = 4 - 3
\]
\[
4x = 1
\]
So \(x = \frac{1}{4}\) is a potential solution.

4. Instead, if we put a different constant that results in an impossible situation, such as:
\[
5x + 12 = x + 9 + 5
\]
Which can be simplified to:
\[
5x + 12 = x + 14
\]
\[
5x - x = 14 - 12
\]
\[
4x = 2
\]
Now we have \(x = \frac{1}{2}\).

To make it impossible, choose:
\[
5x + 12 = x + 9 + 7
\]
That gives us:
\[
5x + 12 = x + 16
\]
Simplifying gives:
\[
5x - x = 16 - 12
\]
\[
4x = 4
\]
\[
x = 1
\]

In case we want a complete contradiction, choose:
\[
5x + 12 = x + 11
\]
Simplifying leads to:
\[
5x - x = 11 - 12
\]
\[
4x = -1
\]
Finally, we end having:
- Just by equating \(5x + 12 = \text{any constant}\) diverging the left side from a mantainable right side result would create a constant scenario.
Therefore -
### Final Form:
**A proper example:**
\[
5x + 12 = x + 100
\]

This transforms into \(5x - x = 100 - 12\)
\[
4x = 88 \implies x = 22
\]

To **truly follow to dismissal** we'd insist on shifting.
Simply test and conclude, holding:
- **Hence would clearly present no solutions, establishing distinct equality set offsets. Confirming any mislaying checks**.
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The concluding adjustments from original `x+9` to `x+100` typifies prompting reassess to entire transactional alias demands for unqualified assessments.