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When the solution to the equation 5(x+4)=5x-3? A.x=20 c.there is no solution D.there are infinite solutions...

Update: the answer is there is no solution.

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Answer:

The sides are not equal

Therefore, there is NO SOLUTION.

Explanation:

Given the expression


5\left(x+4\right)=5x-3

Expanding


5x+20=5x-3

subtract 20 from both sides


5x+20-20=5x-3-20


5x=5x-23

subtract 5x from both sides


5x-5x=5x-23-5x


0=-23

The sides are not equal

Therefore, there is NO SOLUTION.

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