Question

Solve 2(x + 1) = 2x + 5.

Answer 1

The answer is 3
2(x + 1) = 2x + 5
2x + 2 = 2x + 5
x = 3

Answer 2

There are no solutions

Explanation:

2(x+1)=2x+5

Distribute the values on the left:

2x+2=2x+5

subtract 2x from each side

2x(-2x)+2=2x(-2x)+5

2=5

These value are not equal so there are no solutions