Question

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5(x − 2) + 2 = 5x − 8

Answer 1

infinite solutions

Explanation:

5(x − 2) + 2 = 5x − 8

5*x - 5*2 + 2 = 5x - 8 ==> distribute 5 to x ad -2 using distribution property

5x - 10 + 2 = 5x - 8

-10 + 2 = -8 ==> subtract 5x on both sides

-8 = -8 ==> true

Hence, the equation has infinite solutions since any value of x will result in the equation -8 = -8.