Question

Kendra used these steps to solve the equation 2x + 5 = 3 + 2(x + 1). Which choice describes the meaning of her result, 5 = 5?

Answer 1

Hello!

We can solve this algebraically

2x + 5 = 3 + 2(x+1)

Distribute the 2

2x + 5 = 3 + 2x + 2

combine like terms

2x + 5 = 2x + 5

Since both sides of the equation is the same all values of x make the equation true

The answer is A

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