Question

5(2x-4)=2(ax+b) Find values for a and b that cause this equation to have no solution

Answer 1

Answer:

$5(2x - 4) = 2(ax + b) \\ 10x - 20 = 2ax + 2b \\ 10x - 2ax = 2b + 20 \\ 2x(5 - a) = 2(b + 10)$

a is 5, b is -10