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What is the solution to the equation 5(x+4)=5x-3

A)x=-3
B)x=20
C)there is no solution
D)there are infinitely many solutions

User Wes P
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Answer:

c

Explanation:

User Aleks Per
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5(x+4)=5x-3 perform indicated operations on left side

5x+20=5x-3 subtract 5x from both sides

20=-3, this is never true so there is no solution, answer C)
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