Hello!
An equation has an (=). They equal something. For example, 1+1=2 is an equation.
An expression does not have an equal sign. For example, 2 or 1+3 are both expressions. They have no equal sign.
I hope this helps!
Answer:
d
Step-by-step explanation:
The triangles are similar, thus the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
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=
( cross- multiply )
5(2x + 1) = 8(x + 4) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides )
10x + 5 = 8x + 32 ( subtract 8x from both sides )
2x + 5 = 32 ( subtract 5 from both sides )
2x = 27 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x = 13.5 → d
I think - 14 or 14 but I am not sure.