Question

What is the answer, plz help. 5(x-7) + 42 = 5x+7

Answer 1

Hey there!

5(x-7)+42=5x+7

5x-35+42=5x+7

7=7

Infinite solutions.

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

x is all real numbers

Explanation:

5(x-7) + 42 = 5x+7

Distribute

5x - 35 +42 = 5x+7

Combine like terms

5x +7 = 5x+7

Subtract 5x from each side

7=7

This is always true, so x can be any number