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Solve the equation.
5x – 4 = 5(x+2)
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No Solution
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Infinite Solutions

User Shauneba
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Answer: 0 = 14

Explanation:

5x - 4 = 5(x + 2)

5x - 4 = 5x + 10

Then add both sides by 4 to the equation

5x - 4 = 5x + 10

5x - 4 + 4 = 5x + 10 + 4

Simplify

5x = 5x + 14

Answer: 0 = 14

There is infinite solutions

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