Answer
Inconsistent Equation
Work Step by Step
Solving for x,
$5-12x=8-7x-[6\div3(2+5^{3})+5x]$
$5-12x=8-7x-[2\times127+5x]$
$5-12x=8-7x-254-5x$
$251-12x=-12x$
$251=0$
Hence, this equation is not consistent.
Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-894-3
Chapter 1 - Section 1.4 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 51: 61
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