Question

How many solutions does the equation have?
2(2x+5)=4(x+3)
A.One Solution
B.Infinite Solutions
C.No Solution

Answer 1

Welcome to OpenStudy!
I'd suggest you actually try finding the solution.
Use the Distributive Proberty to multiply out 2(2x+5) and 4(x+3) (separately).

Rewrite the resulting equation so that the x terms are on the left and the constant (no x) terms are on the right.

Solve for x.

Answer 2

Can you explain it better?

Answer 3

JL: That kind of response is a turn off. You are saying my first explanation was not very good, while contributing nothing towards solving this problem. It's my job to guide you through the solution of this problem, not to give you the answer after showing you every step.

Use the Distributive Property to multiply out 2(2x+5. Here, 2 times 2x = 4x.
What is 2 times 5?

As before, Use the Distributive Proberty to multiply out 2(2x+5) and 4(x+3) (separately).

Type in your result here, or draw it in the Draw utility (below).

Answer 4

I'm confused.

Answer 5

All right. Let me ask you what you have done so far.

Answer 6

2 times 2 is what?
2 times 2x is what?
2 times 5 is what?
4 times x?
4 times 3?

Answer 7

4
4x
10
4x
12