Algebra 15(x + 6) - 2x = 3(x + 10)

DotnetDude asked Aug 26, 2023

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DotnetDude asked Aug 26, 2023

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We have to solve:

$\begin{gathered} 5(x+6)-2x=3(x+10) \\ 5\cdot x+5\cdot6-2x=3\cdot x+30 \\ 5x+30-2x=3x+30 \\ 5x-2x-3x=30-30 \\ 0=0 \end{gathered}$

It is an identity: any value of x satisfy this equation.

Mareks answered Aug 30, 2023

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