Answer:
no solution
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
- 9 - 8x = - 2(7 + 4x) ← distribute
- 9 - 8x = - 14 - 8x ( add 9 to both sides )
- 8x = - 5 - 8x ( add 8x to both sides )
0 = - 5 ← this is not possible
This indicates the equation has no solution
