Question

How many solutions does the equation have? a+5=1/5(5a+25)

Answer 1

a + 5 =
`(1)/(5)` (5a + 25)

First, simplify
`(1)/(5) (5a + 25)` to
`(5a+25)/(5)` / Your problem should look like:
`a + 5 = (5a+25)/(5)`
Second, multiply both sides by 5. / Your problem should look like:
`5a + 25 = 5(a + 5)`
Third, expand to get rid of parenthesis. / Your problem should look like:
`5a + 25 = 5a + 25`
Fourth, both sides are equal, resulting it having infinite solutions.

Answer: infinite solutions