Question

Determine whether the equation is always, sometimes, or never true. 6(x + 1) = 2(5 + 3x)

Answer 1

never true

Explanation:

6(x + 1) = 2(5 + 3x)

distribute

6x + 6 = 10 + 6x

combine like terms by subtracting 6x and 6 from both sides

0 = 4

that is not a true statement, so this equation is never true