An equation is shown below:

5x + 3(x – 5) = 6x + 2x – 15

Part A: Solve the equation and write the number of solutions. Show all the steps. (6 points)

Part B: Name one property you used to solve this equation. (4 points)

Question

An equation is shown below:

5x + 3(x – 5) = 6x + 2x – 15

Part A: Solve the equation and write the number of solutions. Show all the steps. (6 points)

Part B: Name one property you used to solve this equation. (4 points)

nuccioreggie · Answer

@whovianchick

whovianchick · Answer

5x+3(x-5)=6x+2x-15
5x+3x-15=6x+2x-15              (distribute)
8x-15 = 8x -15                          (combine like terms)
0=0             

There are no solutions. I used the Distributive Property when I multiplied 3(x-5)