Question

Equation, an identity, or a contradiction.
7v+42=11(3v+8)−2(13v−1)

Answer 1

48

Explanation:

7x+42=11(3x+8)−2(13x−1)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

7x+42=11(3x+8)−2(13x−1)

7x+42=(11)(3x)+(11)(8)+(−2)(13x)+(−2)(−1)(Distribute)

7x+42=33x+88+−26x+2

7x+42=(33x+−26x)+(88+2)(Combine Like Terms)

7x+42=7x+90

7x+42=7x+90

Step 2: Subtract 7x from both sides.

7x+42−7x=7x+90−7x

42=90

Step 3: Subtract 42 from both sides.

42−42=90−42

0=48

Answer 2

Answer: contradiction

Explanation:

7v+42=11(3v+8)-2(13v-1)

Open the bracket

7v+42=33v+88-26v+2

7v+42=33v-26v+88+2

7v+42=7v+90

Collect like term

7v-7v=90-42

0=48

This shows that

7v+42=7v+90 contradict