How do you solve $6 (x - 9) = 6 (x-5)$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-01-18T08:11:16

There is no solution.

$6(x-9)=6(x-5)$

Distribute the $6$ on both sides.

$6x-54=6x-30$

Cancel $6x$ on both sides.

$-54=-30$

$-54=-30$ is false.

There is no solution.

How do you solve 6 (x - 9) = 6 (x-5)6 (x - 9) = 6 (x-5)?