Solve the equation. 2 x - 6 = 2( x + 7)
A) x = 6
B) x = 7, x = - 6
C) x = 7
D) All real numbers
E) No solution

Name: Solve the equation. 2 x - 6 = 2( x + 7) A) x = 6 B) x = 7, x = - 6 C) x = 7 D) All real numbers E) No solution
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Expanding the equation gives 2x - 6 = 2x + 14. Subtracting 2x from both sides gives -6 = 14, which is a contradiction. Therefore, there is no solution to the equation.

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