Question

What is 5(x+8)=7x+38
Simplify your answer as much as possible

Answer 1

5*(x+8)-(7*x+38)=0

5 • (x + 8) - (7x + 38) = 0

2 - 2x = -2 • (x - 1)

-2 • (x - 1) = 0

-2 = 0

This equation has no solution.

A a non-zero constant never equals zero.

x-1 = 0

x = 1