Question

How many solutions are there? 5(6x + 8) = 9x - 10 + 21x

Answer 1

5(6x+8) =9x - 10 + 21x: No solution

Answer: No solution

Steps below

Explanation:

1: Groups like terms.

2: Add similar elements 9x+21x=30x

3: Expand 5(6x+8): 30x+40

4: Subtract 40 from both sides

5: Simplify

6: Subtract 30x from both sides

7: Simplify

8: Answer: No solution

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Answer: none

Explanation:

30x+40=30x-10