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The equation 5(2c+7)-3c=7(c+5) has no soultion.
True or False​

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer False

Explanation:

5

(

2

+

7

)

3

=

7

(

+

5

)

{\color{#c92786}{5(2c+7)}}-3c=7(c+5)

5(2c+7)−3c=7(c+5)

1

0

+

3

5

3

=

7

(

+

5

)

{\color{#c92786}{10c+35}}-3c=7(c+5)

10c+35−3c=7(c+5)

2

Combine like terms

3

Distribute

4

Subtract the same term from both sides of the equation

5

Simplify

2 more steps

Result

0

=

0

0=0

0=0

The input is an identity: it is true for all values

User DMSJax
by
5.6k points
4 votes

Answer:

False.

Explanation:

Any value of c would make the equation true.

User Jsharpe
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5.8k points