Question

solve the following equation. 32x = 8(4x + 2) - 16 no solution all real numbers

Explanation:

Step1: Expand right-hand side

$32x = 8\times4x + 8\times2 -16 = 32x +16 -16$

Step2: Simplify right-hand side

$32x = 32x$

Step3: Rearrange terms

$32x -32x = 0 \implies 0=0$

Answer:

All real numbers