Respuesta :

Answer:

5x

Step-by-step explanation:

If the blank were to be occupied with 5x there would be no solutions

Observe...

5x - 8 = 5x + 2

* subtract 5x from each side *

5x - 5x cancels out

5x - 5x cancels out

we're left with -8 = 2

which is not true

Hence if the blank = 5x the equation will have no solution