Answer:
Simplifying
5(x + 9) = 5x + 45
Reorder the terms:
5(9 + x) = 5x + 45
(9 * 5 + x * 5) = 5x + 45
(45 + 5x) = 5x + 45
Reorder the terms:
45 + 5x = 45 + 5x
Add '-45' to each side of the equation.
45 + -45 + 5x = 45 + -45 + 5x
Combine like terms: 45 + -45 = 0
0 + 5x = 45 + -45 + 5x
5x = 45 + -45 + 5x
Combine like terms: 45 + -45 = 0
5x = 0 + 5x
5x = 5x
Add '-5x' to each side of the equation.
5x + -5x = 5x + -5x
Combine like terms: 5x + -5x = 0
0 = 5x + -5x
Combine like terms: 5x + -5x = 0
0 = 0
Solving
0 = 0
Couldn't find a variable to solve for.
This equation is an identity, all real numbers are solutions
Explanation: