Solve for x x-x-12=0

Problem

x−x−12=0

Solution

1. Simplify the left side of the equation by combining the like terms x and −x

x−x=0

2. Rewrite the equation with the simplified terms.

0−12=0

3. Evaluate the resulting statement.

−12=0

4. Determine the validity of the statement. Since −12 is never equal to 0 the equation is a contradiction.

Final Answer

x−x−12=0⇒No solution

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