How many solutions exist for the equation 5(x-1)+2 = 2x+3x-3 ?

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Rahat Mahbub · Answer 1 · 2021-12-05T17:45:50+0000

Answer:

infinite number of solutions

Explanation:

Given

5x - 1) + 2 = 2x + 3x - 3 ← distribute and simplify

5x - 5 + 2 = 5x - 3, that is

5x - 3 = 5x - 3

Since both sides are equal then there are an infinite number of solutions to the equation.