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14 June, 14:45

Solve for x

5 (x+1) = 5x+2

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  1. 14 June, 16:39
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    5 (x + 1) = 5x + 2 Given

    5x + 5 = 5x + 2 Distributive Property

    5x + 5 ≠ 5x + 2 The equation is not true.
  2. 14 June, 17:24
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    Steps:

    1. Multiply what is in the parentheses

    5x + 5 = 5x + 2

    2. Subtract 5x on each side

    3. 5=2

    4. 5 doesn't equal 2 so the equation doesn't have a solution or it is not true.
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