Question

Multiple Choice! What is the solution to the following equation?

Answer 1

Given Equation:

25 - 5x = 5( -x + 5 )

Solution:

25 - 5x = -5x + 25

or, 25 - 25 - 5x + 5x = 0

or, x = 0

Answer:

Option B. x = 0

To Check:

25 - 5x = 5 ( -x + 5 )

or, 25 - 5(0) = 5 ( 0 + 5 )

or, 25 - 0 = 0 + 25

or, 25 = 25

LHS = RHS

Hence, Verified.