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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve for d. 5d+2(2-d)=3(1+d)+1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a)no solutions b)d=4 c)infinitely many solutions d)d=-3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

start by using the distributive property

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got 3d+4=4+3d...what do I do next?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

since both sides of the equation cancel each other, you know the answer is either a or c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Since any value you plug into d, the equation is always true

OpenStudy (anonymous):

which answer best fits with this reasoning?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think a?

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