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Here is an equation that is true for all values of x: 5(x + 2) = 5x + 10. Jenny

saw this equation and says she can tell 20(x + 2) + 31 = 4(5x + 10) + 31 is
also true for any value of x. How can she tell? Explain your reasoning.

User Rohit Raj
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20(x + 2) = 20x + 40 = 4(5x + 10)

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