Question

The linear equation has 5(x + 2) = 5x + 2 A) no solution. B) one solution. C) two solutions. D) infinitely many solutions.

Answer 1

Answer: There are no values of x that makes the equation true.

No solution

Explanation:

Answer 2

5(x + 2) = 5x + 2

Distribute 5 inside the parentheses.

5x + 10 = 5x + 2

Subtract 5x from both sides.

10 = 2

This is an untrue statement, so the answer to this is:

A) No solution