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Solve the equation. Then determine whe 5(x+3)=9+5x What is the solution? Select the correct

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1 vote

Answer:

No solutions

Explanation:

5(x + 3) = 9 + 5x

5x + 15 = 9 + 5x

5x - 5x = 9 - 15

0 = - 6

User Viktor Bylbas
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Answer:

No Solution

Explanation:

This can't work unless there is some typo in this problem.

Expanding would give us 5x + 15 = 9 + 5x. Moving -5x to both sides gives me 15 = 9. This isn't correct meaning you either had some typo unless there is an option which is no solution.

User Jay Haase
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