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Solve for X...........​

Solve for X...........​-example-1
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Answer: First Choice. no solution

Explanation:

Given

5 (x + 1) ≤ 5x + 3

Expand parentheses and apply the distributive property

5x + 5 ≤ 5x + 3

Subtract 5x on both sides

5x + 5 - 5x ≤ 5x + 3 - 5x

5 ≤ 3

5 ≤ 3 is not true, therefore, there is no solution.

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