The equivalent equation is 
The solution are 
Explanation:
Given that the equation is 
Simplifying the equation, we get,

Switch sides, we have,

<u>Equivalent equation:</u>
Let us factor the quadratic equation.
Thus, we have,

Grouping the terms, we get,

Factoring out (x+5), we get,

Thus, the equivalent equation is 
<u>Solution:</u>
Solving the equation
, we get,
and 
and 
Thus, the solutions are
and 
Answer:..................................................
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