TEAS ATI Mathematics Practice Test 2026 - Free Essential Academic Skills Practice Questions and Study Guide

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If x + 3 = x - 5, what is the value of x?

No solution

To solve the equation \( x + 3 = x - 5 \), we start by isolating \( x \). First, we can move \( x \) from the right side to the left side by subtracting \( x \) from both sides of the equation:

\[

x + 3 - x = x - 5 - x

\]

This simplifies to:

\[

3 = -5

\]

The statement \( 3 = -5 \) is clearly false, indicating that there is no value of \( x \) that can satisfy the original equation. Consequently, the proper conclusion is that there are no solutions to this equation.

Therefore, the answer indicating no solution is the correct choice.

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