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Simplified what is 5(x+1)

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X=4 Is what I'd say it is because if 5= x+1 x would equal 4
User ZiaUllahZia
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5(x + 1)....distribute the 5 thru the parenthesis...that means multiply the 5 by everything in the parenthesis.

5(x + 1) = 5 * x + 5 * 1 = 5x + 5
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