How many solutions are there to 7 (x+2) = 7x -10?

7(x + 2) = 7x - 10 Evaluate.

7x + 14 = 7x - 10 The rule is you can do any valid operation on both sides of an equation and it will still be equal. Subtract 14.

7x = 7x - 24 Subtract 7x.

0 = -24 This is not true. No solution.