What is the first step to solve this equation: 7(x+5)=8x+5

Gwenn asked Sep 20, 2023

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Gwenn asked Sep 20, 2023

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Given:

7(x+5)=8x+5

The first step is to multiply 7 on (x+5). Therefore,

$\begin{gathered} 7(x+5)=8x+5 \\ 7x+35=8x+5 \\ 8x-7x=35-5 \\ x=30 \end{gathered}$

Pranav Shinde answered Sep 25, 2023

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